Tagged: Housing

Marshfield Files Appeal As MBTA Communities Deadline Looms

July 21st, 2025 | Housing

Interim Marshfield Town Administrator Peter Morin speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the town’s response to the MBTA Communities Act deadline. Multi-Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities Marshfield To Pursue Legal Action Against MBTA Communities Act  

Accessory Dwelling Units Or ADU’s Gaining Popularity In Plymouth

July 21st, 2025 | Housing

In Plymouth, the number of accessory dwelling units or ADU’s in town is slowly increasing. This, according to Planning Board Chair Steven Bolotin. An ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, is a living space sometimes created above the garage or in a breezeway—this, in order to add a one bedroom living area to an existing property.  […]

A Look February Real Estate Activity In Plymouth County

March 24th, 2025 | Housing

Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest real estate numbers.

Marshfield TA Reacts To SJC Ruling On T Zoning

January 9th, 2025 | Housing

Marshfield Town Administrator Michael Maresco gives WATD’s Dan McCready his thoughts on the latest ruling from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court regarding the MBTA Communities Zoning Act.

DeCoste Discusses Housing Bond Bill

June 5th, 2024 | Housing

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

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.

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