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By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — The new law giving property owners the by-right ability to construct accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on residential properties that already have a principal dwelling has prompted town officials across the state to review their own bylaws...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

LEVERETT — Late Yankee Candle founder Michael J. Kittredge II’s sprawling 60-acre estate could be in line for a $200 million development, featuring 400 owner-occupied homes for people 55 and over, with one-quarter of these homes deemed...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Planning Board is unanimously recommending a change to the city’s zoning bylaws that, if approved by City Council, would allow the development of first-floor residential units in mixed-use complexes.The vote in support of the...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Next spring’s Town Meeting warrant may include a proposal for a new bylaw as town officials are looking to create a registry of abandoned and derelict properties and institute fees to owners for having vacant, uninhabitable or at-risk...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — As part of a total $23 million being awarded to 18 housing projects across the state, $227,553 in predevelopment funding will help advance the senior and affordable housing project being planned on Care Drive. Rural Development Inc., a...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — State Rep. Susannah Whipps is seeking reelection to a fifth term and is once again being challenged by Republican Jeffrey Raymond.Whipps represents the 2nd Franklin District, which stretches from Winchendon to Greenfield. Raymond last...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The Leisure Woods Estates mobile home park is suing the town’s Mobile Rent Control Board, claiming the monthly lot fee increases approved last month were inadequate in relation to heightened expenses.John Kuzinevich, the attorney representing...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — More housing will soon be coming to Old Amherst Road with the approval of an eight-unit apartment building that will revitalize the former Cozy Corner nursing home.The Planning Board unanimously approved both the site plan and special...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

Towns across Franklin County have signaled their support for the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) to apply for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant in...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — With 32 acres of land near Stone Farm Lane taken off the speculative market after a land trust purchased it in the summer, two organizations have plans to build affordable — if unconventional — housing.Valley Community Land Trust, a...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — As city leaders mull over a proposed amendment package intended to grow and diversify the city’s housing stock, residents spoke before the Planning Board last week to share their thoughts on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and increasing...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — In preparation for a Nov. 7 public hearing where residents will weigh in on proposed zoning amendments aimed at densifying the city’s housing stock, the Planning Board met at City Hall on Thursday to debate issues such as multi-family...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — One hundred and ten residents have signed a petition calling for the city to better regulate its accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance in the wake of a new state law.The proposed amendment, which was submitted to the City Clerk’s Office...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Residents of the Leisure Woods Estates mobile home park seem satisfied with the increased monthly lot fees approved by the Mobile Rent Control Board on Tuesday, saying the forthcoming new figures are fair to them and the park’s owners.The...

By ALISON KUZNITZ

BOSTON — State housing officials kicked off outreach efforts on accessory dwelling units to municipal leaders last week as they prepare for zoning changes embedded in the Affordable Homes Act to take effect in February.Staff from the Executive Office...

By SAM DRYSDALE

BOSTON — A commission tasked with considering the structure and sustainability of the state’s beleaguered emergency family shelter system is up against a quickly approaching deadline, with still broad disagreement amongst its members about what...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — After a roughly 75-minute public comment session that brought City Hall’s meeting room to standing room only, the Economic Development Committee voted 2-1 with one abstention in favor of recommending changes to the city’s cluster...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — After a joint meeting with the Economic Development Committee on Thursday evening, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend changes to the city’s cluster development ordinance.The proposed changes were drafted alongside...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — In an effort to alleviate the city’s housing shortage, Board of Assessors member Chuck Green is proposing an amendment to the city’s zoning ordinances that would allow residents to permanently reside in campers and trailers on private...

By DOMENIC POLI

Community Action Pioneer Valley will be awarded $1.25 million from the federal government to help low-income senior citizens remain in their homes through low-cost home modifications.Energy Director Peter Wingate said the nonprofit plans to use the...