Tagged: Housing

State Rep. Dave Decoste speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about An Act Relative to the Affordable Homes Act.

In Plymouth, accessory dwelling units, or ADU’s seem to be an idea whose time has arrived—and they may arrive in greater numbers if Article 14 is approved by Town Meeting. ADU’s are living spaces—often called basement or garage apartments, or granny flats—that can add a one-bedroom unit, or even a detached one-bedroom dwelling on a […]

Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD’s Christine James a look at the real estate numbers in Plymouth County.

In Plymouth, allowing Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADU’s as a way to increase affordable housing is gaining momentum. ADU’s are those living spaces created above the garage, or in a breezeway to add a one bedroom unit, or even a detached one-bedroom dwelling on a single house lot.   This idea is gaining attention statewide, and […]

A historic property on Spear St. in Quincy was recently purchased by the city to create workforce housing. The city’s Housing Program Manager, Xue Sherry Zhou, says it was purchased through the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and is one of many similar endeavors.   She says this program also provides other dividends.   Mayor Thomas […]

Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD’s Dan McCready an overview of the latest real estate numbers.

Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll gives WATD’s Dan McCready a preview of a groundbreaking in Brockton, her goals in office, and the Writers Guild Strike.

More than 175 towns are subject to new state zoning that would allow for dense multi-family projects in “MBTA Communities.” Attorney General Andrea Campbell said in an official advisory that those zoning rules are mandatory, and that the state or outside advocacy groups may sue non-compliant towns. The zoning requires a minimum density of 15 […]