Housing Headlines

SOUTH SHORE --- Though the South Shore's spending for affordable housing has trailed behind the other three CPA categories, Cohasset has led the way, spending over one-third of its allocation towards affordable units, and many other communities including Braintree are working to advance housing proposals.

HOLLISTON --- Selectmen voted to give the Housing Authority 5 acres of land on which they will build 30 two- and three- bedroom rental units, 25 percent of which will be affordable.

BEVERLY --- A developer has been granted the necessary approvals and will now seek financing to rehabilitate a motel into 32 units of single-room apartments for low-income residents.

KINGSTON --- Town residents will decide whether 106 acres near an MBTA station will be rezoned for a smart growth effort that will create 700 homes over a ten year period.

QUINCY --- The city's 10-year plan to end homelessness will take a step forward with a state grant that will renovate 11 apartments into permanent residences for the poor.

Amid reports of the state's affordable housing shortage, this editorial urges legislators to reconsider CPA spending requirements and force communities to dedicate more money for housing.