HOUSING
Massachusetts is facing an historic housing crunch. Explore its root causes and implications for shelter systems, economic development planning, and the state’s competitiveness pitch with CommonWealth Beacon reporting.
Judge orders HUD to release $30 million in grants to fair housing groups
In approving a temporary restraining order to return federal grant money, a Massachusetts judge said options were limited by a recent Department of Education case.
Mass. exploring possible third state-run veterans’ home
Talks are underway within state government about establishing a third long-term care home for veterans, Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago said Tuesday.
Anti-discrimination housing orgs sue to ‘quite literally keep the lights on’
Less than a month after tens of millions of dollars in fair housing cuts dropped, organizations are scrambling to adjust operations while suing the Trump administration.
Meet Beacon Hill’s new top House lawmaker on transportation
Colleagues call Arciero a pragmatist who’s willing to listen, while Beacon Hill observers note that he was already a key player who helped shepherd Gov. Maura Healey’s multibillion housing bill.
Towns gear up after auditor declares MBTA Communities law an ‘unfunded mandate’
After the state auditor handed down a determination that the MBTA Communities multi-family housing law is an unfunded mandate, towns are either scrambling to figure out next steps or racing right to the courthouse.
AG Campbell sues Boston-based home equity investment firm Hometap
A new lawsuit takes aim at the world of home equity investments, a growing industry that the Attorney General Andrea Campbell claims can mislead homeowners and and devalue their equity.
A new wrinkle in MBTA Communities rebellion, courtesy of DiZoglio
Responding to a request from Wrentham officials, Auditor Diana DiZoglio waded into a local battle over the controversial MBTA Communities law, finding that the law is an “unfunded mandate” handed down by state officials.
Vacation home trends add to Massachusetts housing crunch
A new statewide housing assessments finds almost half of all vacant homes are being reserved for seasonal or part-time use, worsening an “existential crisis” for small tourism-centered towns.
Behind the scenes of the fight over accessory dwelling units
“This one-size-fits-all ADU law completely disregards local zoning regulations without considering the specific needs of individual cities and towns,” Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan wrote.
Compassion and costs collide in shelter debate
State leaders continued to struggle this week to balance the commitment to sheltering homeless families with fiscal concerns about runaway costs.
House Dems restrict shelter eligibility in $425 million bill
Th bill adopts the administration’s recommendation around so-called presumptive eligibility by allowing the state to verify eligibility for shelter benefits during the application process.
Suburban commuter rail stations need more housing density, new report says
“For Greater Boston, leveraging the vast, underdeveloped land around commuter rail stations represents a crucial opportunity to address housing shortages, reduce car dependency, and better utilize existing transit infrastructure,” the report said.
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