Housing Headlines

SOUTHBOROUGH --- The developer of a proposed 180-unit condo complex near Routes 9 and 495 said he will appeal the ZBA's denial of his Ch. 40B permit request, saying that the town's claim that it is eligible for a one-year reprieve from such applications was made one day after he filed for his comprehensive permit.

NORTHAMPTON --- MassDevelopment, the state agency responsible for the redevelopment of the former state hospital here, is closing in on a deal that would result in 73 zero-net energy homes for the property.

HINGHAM --- Hingham officials and residents are objecting to a change in plans for a Ch. 40B affordable-housing development after developers shifted their vision from a 18-unit New England village-style complex to a 65,000-square-foot apartment-style 20-unit building, even though the developer said the changes are in response to town feedback.

PITTSFIELD ---A regional housing agency has received nearly $3.9 million in state funding toward the purchase - and eventual upgrade - of an affordable housing complex in Pittsfield and the construction of senior housing in Wlliamstown.

BARNSTABLE --- A 14-year-old accesssory apartment bylaw which allows and supports residents who want to create affordable units within their homes or on their property has resulted in 188 units - 140 currently active.

SOMERVILLE - The Union Square Citizens Advisory Committee has finished interviewing the 10 companies vying for master developer status and have scheduled meetings for April 2 and 8 to discuss finalists and recommend a master developer. The city's web site has a list of the 10 vying to be designated for this area, which is soon to have a new Green Line transit stop.