Taking on the housing crisis in Massachusetts could include foreclosure prevention program
A housing crisis of this magnitude requires a number of bold policy ideas. It also requires us to work together as communities to support people in need of housing.
State delegation needs to support rent control along with governor’s Affordable Homes Act
Gov. Maura Healey’s Affordable Homes Act addresses the housing crisis in several useful ways, but leaves out repealing a statewide ban on rent control.
Jehlen: Somerville adding 1,775 homes hasn’t kept rents from rising at three times inflation
It will take a long time and a lot of money to build the 200,000 units officials believe Massachusetts needs. Gov. Maura Healey’s proposed Affordable Homes Act will cost $4 billion and expects to produce 40,000 homes over the next five years.
State Rep. Uyterhoeven faces challenge for seat from former legislative staffer Kathleen Hornby (corrected)
Hornby’s campaign focuses on issues that are hot-button topics in Somerville, including climate change policy, transportation, economic justice and education.
Attend meetings Feb. 23 to March 1 in Cambridge about adding more housing faster and Porter labs
Public meetings this week look at making more housing and making it more affordable, a decision on a plan to reclaim the fenced-off Jerry’s Pond, room for small tech at Porter Square and planning for the Massachusetts Avenue of 2040.
There’s a broader field of assessment beyond MCAS standardized testing
We all have many other ways of demonstrating our skills, creativity and ability to deeply understand and interpret our world beyond the MCAS test.
Challenger declares for Rep. Decker’s seat, aiming to pass more progressive legislation
Labor activist Evan MacKay has launched a campaign to challenge state Rep. Marjorie Decker for her seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
With needs for municipal buildings piling up, Somerville councilors support state fund plan
Somerville could get “an ambitious repair and rehab program” for municipal buildings through a state Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority.
Rent control is in the spotlight for candidates, with most supporting stabilization measures
Most Cambridge City Council candidates support rent stabilization as a tool for protecting the city’s tenants, voters learned at a Tuesday political forum.
Attend meetings in Somerville from Sept. 8-15 about rent stabilization, green line suspension
Public meetings this week look at the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, rent control legislation, new housing on Broadway and getting advice for sustainability.
