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July

18

2013

Milford Daily News
Uxbridge: Blanchard School plan garners political support

UXBRIDGE --- A proposal by the non-profit Uxbridge Housing Associates to turn the Blanchard School into 25 affordable apartments has garnered significant political support as a recent tour of the building included Congressman James McGovern, state Sen. Richard Moore, state Rep. Kevin Kuros and and state Undersecretary for Housing Aaron Gornstein.

July

17

2013

The Boston Globe
Boston: BRA approves 1,100 new units in 4 neighborhoods

BOSTON ---The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) recently approved four projects totaling 1,114 new homes across four neighborhoods in Boston. In the Innovation District, Madison Seaport Holdins LLC will build 414 apartments in a 22-story tower at 399 Congress Street. In the Fenway, Samuels & Associates will build a 22-story residential tower with 320 residences and two levels of retail. Additionally, 184 units will be built on Mt. Vernon Street in Dorchester and 196 units will be built on Border Street in Easton Boston.

July

17

2013

Boston Globe
Opinion: Politics behind mayor's stance on homeless housing

NEWTON --- Boston Globe columnist Adrian Walker takes a hard look at Mayor Setti Warren's recent decision to ask for more information and meetings regarding the proposal to turn a small Newton firestation into nine studio apartments for middle-aged people who have been homeless.

July

17

2013

The Boston Globe
Sudbury: Construction begins on 64 "active" senior units

SUDBURY --- A local non-profit developer has begun construction on a 64-unit affordable housing complex for persons over the age of 55. The complex, called the Coolidge at Sudbury, will be made up of one- and two-bedroom units and will also include a meeting room, library and fitness center. The Coolidge will be ready for occupancy in mid 2014.

July

16

2013

Norwood Transcript & Bulletin
Norwood: 40R, housing authority land discussed at workshop

NORWOOD --- At a workshop to discuss formulating a housing plan for the town, participants seemed more interested in promoting affordable and senior housing through the state's incentive-based 40R program while the town's housing authority director suggested that two of its sites could easily be expanded to include more housing.

July

15

2013

Cape Cod Times
Cape Cod: Homeless walk dedicated to founder Bob Murray

FALMOUTH --- Cape Cod's annual Provincetown to Falmouth fundraising walk for the homeless, which has raised over $4 million in its 21-year history, will be dedicated to its founder, Bob Murray, who is currently hospitalized. The walk this year began July 15 and ends on July 21.