Housing in Massachusetts local government
What Massachusetts city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
10,199 Massachusetts meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Massachusetts with the most housing activity
- Nantucket County, MA (362)
- Easthampton, MA (203)
- Dennis, MA (194)
- Yarmouth, MA (180)
- Ashland, MA (175)
- Plymouth, MA (169)
- Northampton, MA (167)
- Wellesley, MA (162)
- Salem, MA (160)
- Lawrence, MA (159)
- Harwich, MA (157)
- Egremont, MA (147)
Latest matching meetings
Zoning Board to decide on 8 cases including subdivision withdrawal
The Taunton Zoning Board of Appeals will consider multiple requests for variances and special permits at this meeting. Items include a proposed withdrawal of a variance for a 5.45-acre subdivision, conversion of a single-family to two-family dwelling, renewal of an accessory dwelling unit, and several lot division…
City Council to set FY2027 property tax rates, residential exemption
The Cambridge City Council is holding a public hearing to review and vote on proposed property tax rates and classifications for Fiscal Year 2027, as recommended by the City Manager and Board of Assessors. The votes will set tax rates for residential and commercial/industrial properties and decide on the residential…
Mashpee CPC holds public hearing on community preservation needs and funding
The Mashpee Community Preservation Committee is holding a public hearing to gather input on the town's needs, possibilities, and resources related to historic preservation, recreation, affordable housing, and open space. The committee will also provide information on how to apply for funding from the Community…
Rent Control Board to vote on Hillcrest 2026 rent adjustment petition
The Rockland Rent Control Board will meet via Zoom to discuss and vote on the Hillcrest 2026 rent adjustment petition. The agenda also includes a general item for new business not reasonably anticipated. This is a regular meeting with one substantive action item.
Public hearing on proposed Cottage Community Development zoning by-law
The Mattapoisett Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider adding a Cottage Community Development By-law to the town's zoning regulations. The draft text is available at the Town Clerk's and Planning Board's offices. Interested parties may attend in person or via Zoom and provide input.
CPC opens FY grant season for housing, historic, open space projects
The Community Preservation Committee is holding its annual public hearing to open the new fiscal year's grant application season under the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act. The meeting will discuss the CPC's 5-year plan and invite residents, boards, committees, and organizations to submit grant applications…
Southwick CPC to vote on officers, coalition dues, and Tannery Road withdrawal
The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to vote on officers, annual Community Preservation Coalition membership dues of $2,875, and to acknowledge a resignation. They will also discuss Housing Trust feasibility and the withdrawal of a project application at 64 Tannery Road, plus an update on the 74 College…
Affordable Housing Trust to discuss SHI properties and 39 Mill Lane purchase
The Cohasset Affordable Housing Trust is meeting to receive a Town Planner update on SHI (Subsidized Housing Inventory) properties and to hold an executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 39 Mill Lane. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of the August…
Committee reviews public comments on Community Preservation Fund spending
The Southwick Community Preservation Committee will hold a public informational hearing to discuss the town's needs and resources regarding community preservation. The body will review public comments on how Community Preservation Act monies are used for open space, historic resources, recreation, and housing. No…
Planning Board votes on residential addition at 30 Cedar Lane
The Eastham Planning Board will hold a public hearing to decide on a site plan approval for a residential addition at 30 Cedar Lane. The owners, Daniel and Margaret Milsky, seek approval under specific zoning sections for a lot of 20,000 square feet or more with site coverage exceeding 3,000 square feet. The board…
Joint committee continues hearing on 2025 Multifamily Zoning Amendments
The Housing/Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committees are continuing a joint public hearing from June 25, 2026, on the 2025 Multifamily Zoning Amendments. They will consider potential modifications and review Policy Order 2026-123, which requests a feasibility analysis of…
ZBA continues hearing on 40-home Woodland Ridge 40B project
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public continuation hearing on a 40B Comprehensive Permit application for Woodland Ridge, a 40-home subdivision on 45.5 acres at 24 Bancroft Street. The proposal includes 10 affordable units. The board will also vote on minutes from four prior meetings.
Historic Commission to hear two demolition/ADU proposals on Bank Street
The Harwich Historic District and Historical Commission will hold public hearings on two proposals involving properties over 100 years old on Bank Street: one for full demolition of a garage to build a new one with an accessory dwelling unit, and another for partial demolition and alterations to a garage. The…
Affordable Housing Steering Committee to discuss development sites
The Affordable Housing Steering Committee is meeting virtually to discuss general updates on affordable housing development sites and to hear public comment. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and other administrative items.
Planning Board to hold public hearings on two zoning applications
The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a regular meeting to review and act on zoning-related applications. Two public hearings will continue for a multifamily development and a contractor’s shop. The board will also discuss accessory dwelling unit regulations and meeting start times.
Pro-forma hearing set for Atkins Road solar and subdivision project
The Cape Cod Commission is holding a virtual pro-forma public hearing on the Atkins Road Solar project in East Sandwich. This proceeding is for procedural purposes only, with no presentations, testimony, or substantive action taken. The project proposes a 7 MW solar array with battery storage and an 18-lot…
Planning Board to review two site plans and zoning changes at special meeting
The Swampscott Planning Board will hold a special public meeting to discuss two site plan special permits and potential zoning bylaw amendments. The board will also discuss a proposed Smart Growth Zoning District near the Swampscott Commuter Rail Station.
Select Board holds housing affordability discussion with no decisions scheduled
The Eastham Select Board will meet on September 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Town Hall’s Earle Mountain Room to discuss housing affordability topics including definitions, local conditions, regulatory players, subsidies, and financial feasibility. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is…
Hull Housing Trust to discuss N St lot and Hull Village property updates
The Hull Municipal Housing Trust is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the role of Trust Administrator, and receive updates on the N St lot and Hull Village property. They will also consider a Community Preservation Committee (CPC) request. The agenda is a mix of routine administrative items and property-related…
Planning Board hearing on MBTA Communities zoning overlay for Special Town Meeting
The Tewksbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning bylaw amendments for the October 6, 2026 Special Town Meeting. The amendments would create a new Section 5.8 for an MBTA Communities Multifamily Overlay District to comply with state law, and update the Zoning Map to add the district. The board…
CPC to review Cross Street tot lot playground improvements
The Northbridge Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually to discuss and potentially act on a CPA-funded project for playground improvements at the Cross Street tot lot, presented by the Playground & Recreation Committee. The agenda also includes updates on several ongoing CPA projects, including Habitat…
Planning Board to inspect site for age-restricted housing rezoning at 300 Wellesley St
The Weston Planning Board will conduct a site inspection for a proposed rezoning of 300 Wellesley Street to allow age-restricted multifamily housing under MGL Chapter 40A Section 5. The applicant is HYM Investment Group LLC, and the owner is Regis College. The 28.25-acre lot is in a Residence A Zoning District. This…
Westford Housing Authority to approve FY2027 budget and change orders
The Westford Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve financial reports, the FY2027 budget, and warrants/payments. They will also consider two change orders for a project (FISH #330046) and discuss affordable housing and other business.
Sewer Commission to vote on Brimley Terrace covenant, discuss Phase 2 project
The Tyngsborough Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss the Phase 2 Sewer Project, including metering at 426 Middlesex Road, and to vote on a covenant approval for the Tyngsborough Housing Authority's Brimley Terrace. The agenda also includes discussion of the I/I Program, future sewer phases, Flint's Corner…
ZBA to hear appeal and variance request for 0 Washington St lot
The Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued and new public hearings on a property at 0 Washington St. The first is an administrative appeal of a Building Commissioner decision that the lot is unbuildable due to insufficient frontage and lacks pre-existing nonconforming status. The second is a variance…
Planning Board to review 6-unit site plan at 12 Lake St, Florence
The Northampton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan review for six detached units at 12 Lake St, Florence, submitted by Berkshire Design Group. The board must determine if the modification meets site plan criteria under Section 350-11.6, requiring a simple majority (4 of 7 votes). The board will…
Planning Board to review ADU site plans and fire station proposals
The Milton Planning Board is meeting to review two Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) site plans, a special permit modification, and discuss the Economic Development Plan and East Milton Fire Station proposals. The meeting is a hybrid public meeting with remote access options.
Zoning Board to decide on surf park and accessory dwelling permits
The Middleborough Zoning Board of Appeals will continue hearings on two special permit requests: one for a 20-acre surf park with 35 hotel units off East Grove Street, and another for a second accessory dwelling unit at 321 Wareham Street. A new hearing will also be held for a 100’x82’ metal addition at 98 West Grove…
Planning Board to decide on mixed-use conversions and zoning curbcut changes
The Lowell Planning Board will review three site plan applications for residential conversions at 123 University Avenue, 131 Davidson Street, and 70 Stromquist Avenue. They will also hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to increase curbcut limits in single- and two-family districts from 15 ft to 20 ft.
Planning Board reviews site plans for Main Street and Harding Street
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding site plan approvals and extensions for several local properties. The board will also discuss onboarding processes for new members and review administrative updates on various bylaws and developments.
Hopedale Housing Authority monthly board meeting, Sept 10, 2026
The Hopedale Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly board meeting on September 10, 2026, at 4 P.M. in the Rec Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, and financial reports, plus an executive director's report on correspondence and vacancy/wait list. No major policy decisions or public hearings…
Housing Trust to discuss workforce project, rental lottery, land donation
The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board is meeting to discuss updates on the CDCofSB workforce project, including marketing, a rental lottery, and a land donation, as well as a Seasonal Communities grant. The board will also review minutes from August 11, 2026, and consider other housing opportunities. The Housing…
Historical Commission and Housing Trust to discuss demolition review bylaw
The Carlisle Historical Commission is holding a joint meeting with the Affordable Housing Trust to discuss a proposed Demolition Review Bylaw. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Parlin Room at Carlisle Town Hall, and will be held in a hybrid format. No votes or decisions are…
Housing Authority to vote on repurposing unit for supportive care
The Billerica Housing Authority will hold its regular meeting on September 10, 2026, to vote on several items, including repurposing a unit at 13 River St. for supportive care, approving a SHP MOU, and appointing a commissioner to BAHT. The board will also review routine reports and vote on monthly bills, Section 8…
Planning Board to continue hearing on 14-unit mixed-use building at 55 Tilton Ave
The Ashland Planning Board will hold a public hearing, continued from a prior session, on a special permit and site plan review for a three-floor mixed-use building with 14 apartments and two flex-space contractor bays at 55 Tilton Avenue. The board will also discuss the Open Space and Recreation Plan draft, data…
Zoning Board reviews driveway, dormer, and housing projects in public hearing
The Brookline Zoning Board of Appeals holds a virtual public hearing to decide on five zoning cases, including driveway expansions, attic conversions, and new single-family dwellings. Four cases are continuations from a July 30 meeting, while one is a new proposal. The board will also accept public testimony during…
Conservation Commission to review two home construction proposals and bridge project
The Montague Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Notices of Intent for residential construction projects, one on Meadow Road and one on Randall Road, both involving work in protected wetland and riverfront areas. The commission will also discuss a joint water quality certification application for…
ZBA to hear four requests: salon, lot split, apartment conversion, second-floor addition
The Milford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Room 3 of Town Hall. The board will consider four applications: a special permit for a beauty salon, a variance to divide a lot, a special permit to convert office space into apartments, and a special permit for a…
CPA Committee to discuss joint statement with Housing Advisory Board
The Community Preservation Act Committee's Housing Subgroup is meeting virtually to discuss a joint Statement of Intent with the Housing Advisory Board (Affordable Housing Trust). The meeting is for discussion only; no public comment will be taken. The agenda also includes upcoming full committee meeting dates and…
GHA to review heat pump replacement quotes for Veterans Way unit
The Gloucester Housing Authority is holding its regular meeting to discuss routine business, including the executive director's report, approval of minutes, monthly disbursements, and a performance benchmark report. The board will also review and potentially approve quotes for replacing the heat pump system in Unit 59…