February
13
2007
DOVER --- Town leaders have formed a housing committee to research and plan how they will develop the affordable units necessary to fulfill 40B requirements.
February
12
2007
EASTHAMPTON --- Citizens have submitted a petition to put a freeze on over-55 housing proposals while it reviews its housing master plan. The town had previously passed a bylaw in hopes of encouraging elderly affordable housing proposals, but faulty wording has allowed developers to build without inclusion of an affordable component.
February
11
2007
BOSTON --- To diminish the current exodus of young professionals from Massachusetts, the state needs to support the construction of starter homes on small lots close to transit lines.
February
11
2007
FOXBOROUGH --- After downsizing his initial plans, a developer hopes to receive state approval for a 40B effort to build 52 single-family homes on 25 acres of land.
February
9
2007
BOSTON --- Governor Patrick needs to consider raising taxes, opines economist Ed Moscovitch. In this Herald op-ed piece, he also advises that Patrick lower zoning regulations to stimulate housing and economic growth, and then use the extra revenue to provide local schools with additional aid.
February
9
2007
CHICOPEE --- The town will use a state grant to pursue an 'urban village' concept for downtown Chicopee. If approved, the smart growth district will include 20 percent affordable housing.