Housing Headlines

BROCKTON --- CSI Support and Development Services developers recently proposed the construction of an apartment complex for seniors on Centre Street. The non-profit developers will use grants from the federal government to build 40 affordable one-bedroom units. The units will be offered through a lottery with preference given to Brockton residents. If the project is approved for funding, construction is set to begin sometime in 2010.

MARSHFIELD --- Developer Michael Solimando recently proposed the construction of a 44-unit housing complex on 17 acres he owns off South River Street. The proposed 40B development would consist of attached single-family homes, eleven of which would be reserved as affordable.

QUINCY --- Quincy Community Action Program, a local non-profit, recently renovated a former community center to create five rental units for formerly homeless families. The project was funded with local, state and federal funds and the units will have an affordability restriction placed on them for 30 years.

ASHLAND --- The Affordable Housing Committee is currently accepting developer proposals for an 88-unit affordable housing project approved for town-owned land. The project will be a mix of 64 age-restricted rental units and 24 townhouse condominium units.

NORTH ANDOVER --- The state recently announced that it will award over $2.7 million in subsidy to the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing Inc. (NOAH) Stevens Corner project. The state money will help create 42 affordable rental units in a vacant nursing home while utilizing green building technology.

SANDWICH --- Selectmen recently approved the Sandwich Housing Authority's request for $1.8 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to build 24 affordable rental units. The apartments will consist of four one-bedroom units, 16 two-bedroom units, and four three-bedroom units. A town meeting to approve the proposal will take place on May 4.