Housing Headlines

BOSTON --- Harvard University has released a 50-year multi-billion dollar master plan detailing its vision to expand its facilities and housing between Western Avenue and Soldier's Field Road in Allston.

COHASSET --- At a meeting held in the town library, residents expressed their opposition to the Housing Partnership's announcement of preliminary plans to convert a former hospital into 7 units of housing in a 'friendly 40B' effort.

WINCHESTER --- Upcoming elections will decide whether the town raises taxes to purchase land and prevent the development of Winchester Farms. Residents have expressed concern about the potential tax hikes that will ensue from this election along with two others that are under consideration, including one to implement the Community Preservation Act.

WESTFORD --- Residents have voted not to raise taxes to buy land from a developer who, as a result of the vote, can now go forward with his bid to build a 248-unit affordable housing effort.

MASSACHUSETTS --- A state representative has submitted legislation to permanently preserve affordable rents at properties financed by the federal government.

BOSTON --- A developer has submitted plans for a mixed-use effort that, if approved, will add 668 housing units, retail, and parking space to Kenmore Square near Fenway Park.