Affordable homeownership program sees change that leaves some feeling stuck, worrying for heirs
Gratitude as a formula is improved to add home value is muted by its limitations and inheritance rules that could force children of owners to stay poor if they wanted to stay where they were raised. The program could also slow the availability of units.
Attend meetings in Somerville from Feb. 2-9 about poll work, $3.2M for the lower-income
Public meetings this week look at becoming a poll inspector for the March 5 presidential primary election, federal funds for low- and moderate-income persons and funds for accessible parking.
Attend Cambridge meetings from Jan. 26-Feb. 2 about a Middle East cease-fire call, senior homes
Public meetings this week look at the return of a Middle East cease-fire resolution, bike lane installations, Lechmere Park changes and a project to put more units of affordable senior housing in the Cambridge Highlands.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Jan. 19-26 about Jerry’s Pond, senior housing and charter
Public meetings this week look at the city buying the Cambridge Gas Light Co. Building near City Hall; plans to reclaim Jerry’s Pond in North Cambridge; affordable senior housing on Blanchard Road in the Cambridge Highlands; and wrapping up a review of the city’s governing documents.
Clarendon Hill project celebrates $2.4M funding secured by U.S. Rep. Pressley for housing revival
A visit Thursday by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley highlighted progress on the Clarendon Hill Redevelopment Project, which will upgrade 216 affordable homes and add 80 moderate-income units and 295 market-rate units.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Jan. 5-12 about senior affordable housing and a Dunkin’
Public meetings this week include a call for help returning Jerry’s Pond to a better public amenity and an order for orders overwhelming city staff; a look at property near wetlands that’s meant to hold senior affordable housing; and a proposal for a Central Square Dunkin’ Donuts.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Dec. 15-22 about reforms for police and renaming a school
Public meetings this week look at evaluating the city manager, police reforms and municipally owned Internet, a review of Cambridge’s governing document, renaming a school and honoring a School Committee member and more.
Attend meetings in Somerville from Dec. 15-22 about schools, wine shop and street priorities
Public meetings this week look at school buildings, public housing, a proposed higher-end wine shop and street repair priorities for next year.
Jefferson Park housing is split into two projects, adding complexity even as overall costs get lower
The huge project to replace and expand the Jefferson Park public housing development will be split in two, the Cambridge Housing Authority has decided.
Affordability, steep lots and cohabitation changes could bolster housing construction in Somerville
Three changes to housing in Somerville were passed by the City Council last month, including two that could add to the number of available homes.
