October
27
2006
EDGARTOWN --- Island Elderly Housing celebrates the grand opening of 15 units of affordable senior housing. This addition brings their total to 165 units and matches the town's need for subsidized elderly units.
October
26
2006
READING --- The town planner and selectmen have created a comprehensive housing plan that includes short- and long-term goals to help the town reach 10 percent in its affordable housing stock.
October
25
2006
The plan to incorporate Devens as an independent municipality has been rejected, as two of three neighboring towns voted against the proposal.
October
25
2006
WALTHAM --- At the request of local lawmakers, the state auditor's office will be visiting Waltham to examine the condition of public housing developments throughout the city.
October
20
2006
FRANKLIN --- The planning board has approved the redevelopment of an old downtown furniture store into upscale condos and retail space.
October
20
2006
BOSTON --- Tenants of an expiring-use housing development gather with gubernatorial candidate Grace Ross to insist that Mayor Menino and the Boston City Council support the preservation of affordable housing in the city.