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Manchester: Planner says MBTA zoning good fit for town
MANCHESTER --- Already known for having more downtown housing than other small communities, Manchester may be well-positioned to comply with the state's new multifamily requirement for MBTA communities, according to Sue Brown, the town's planner. At a recent briefing with the select board, Brown said the downtown's 100-acre zoning district is located within the required half-mile distance from the town’s MBTA commuter rail stop. “I think we can embrace the goals of protecting the town’s character and its natural resources and really promote housing where it’s most appropriate,” she said.