Last night, the Newton Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT) received approval for its second application for Community Preservation Committee (CPC) funds (see CPC agenda). When NAHT was established in 2021 for the purpose of creating and preserving affordable housing throughout the City of Newton, the CPC decided not only support the…
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Northland Development will host a Community Tour of its real estate development project at the corner of Needham and Oak Streets on July 20, 6PM-7:30PM. Weather permitting, this will include a walk through the construction site. The tour will start inside of Building 1, the historic mill building at 156 Oak…
The Bristol Waban Condominiums (20 Kinmonth Street) is offering four deed-restricted, new-construction condominium units for sale in Waban village center. There will be an online public information meeting (Zoom link) on July 24 at 6:30PM. Applications are due by August 21, and a lottery will be held on September 1…
We need to properly vet the documents and data on which housing goals are based. The state of Massachusetts doesn’t plan with realistic numbers. And Newton’s leaders follow the state’s numbers, which lead our politicians astray. After a recent query to the Mayor’s office, I found her claim that the…
Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, June 22 at 7PM. The agenda includes a continued public hearing on the Northland 160 Charlemont, LLC, request for a Comprehensive Permit, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B, to construct a nine-story mixed-use development with…
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, June 22 at 7PM (see Agenda). The ZBA is scheduled to continue its public hearing on the Northland 160 Charlemont, Comprehensive Permit (Chapter 40B) request to construct a nine-story mixed-use development with…
Adding density, as legislated in the MBTA Communities Act and proposed by Newton, would transform the built environment in our village centers from New England village feel to Urban/City. It is unnecessary and does not address housing affordability. The Urban Institute has concluded that up-zoning does not lead to greater affordability.…
In her May 12th newsletter, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will not include the former Hotel Indigo as part of its Temporary Emergency Assistance Family Housing due to the high cost of transforming the property. The property, owned by Mark Development,…
On May 18, 4PM-5:30PM, the Over 60’s group at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton will host Part 2 in its online series on housing options for seniors. This session features: The panel discussion will be Zoom. All must register in advance. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email with…
SEB Housing is working with Allee on the Charles and MassHousing to provide an affordable rental opportunity at 15 Riverdale Avenue in Newton. Lottery applications are being accepted until 2PM on May 23. See the Information Packet. For more information, call 617-782-2300 x207.