October
20
2006
KINGSTON --- The town supports the rezoning of 109 acres near the train station for development under 40R, which will give the town $4M in incentives while also creating 146 units of affordable housing.
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.
October
20
2006
FRANKLIN --- The planning board has approved the redevelopment of an old downtown furniture store into upscale condos and retail space.
October
19
2006
HINGHAM --- Supporters of an initiative to repeal CPA funding failed to attend an open forum held in Town Hall, indicating that the anti-CPA sentiment may be subsiding in Hingham.
October
16
2006
HAVERHILL --- Developers host a groundbreaking ceremony for an old building that will be restored into 146 apartments, of which 40 percent will be affordable units. The rehabilitated building will also house small businesses at the ground level.
October
14
2006
SCITUATE --- The housing authority has halted a 20-unit townhouse proposal until an environmental site analysis demonstrates the land suitability; some residents express disapproval of the development plans.