Tagged: Housing

Proposed Bylaw Change Would Allow Detached One-Bedroom Dwelling On Single House Lot

February 16th, 2024 | Housing

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 […]

Buckley Discusses Plymouth County Real Estate

November 9th, 2023 | Housing

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

Plymouth Explores Idea of a Small House in the Backyard of a Property for Use as an Accessory Dwelling Unit

October 24th, 2023 | Housing

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 […]

Historical Property In Quincy To Be Converted To Affordable Housing

September 29th, 2023 | Housing

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 […]

Real Estate Activity Relatively Low, Home Prices Still High In Plymouth County

May 11th, 2023 | Housing

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

Lt. Gov Driscoll Discusses Brockton Groundbreaking, Writers Guild Strike

May 3rd, 2023 | Housing

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.

Maresco Gives Update On MBTA Housing Rules

March 16th, 2023 | Housing

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 […]