Housing Headlines

FRANKLIN --- The planning board has approved the redevelopment of an old downtown furniture store into upscale condos and retail space.

BELLINGHAM --- Voters at a town meeting authorized development plans for the conversion of an old mill and surrounding land into affordable senior housing.

NORTH ANDOVER --- Developers have submitted plans for a 40B development at a former manufacturing plant, while selectmen hope the ZBA will approve a 40R proposal that will increase state funding for the effort.

HINGHAM --- Supporters of an initiative to repeal CPA funding failed to attend an open forum held in Town Hall, indicating that the anti-CPA sentiment may be subsiding in Hingham.

HAVERHILL --- Developers host a groundbreaking ceremony for an old building that will be restored into 146 apartments, of which 40 percent will be affordable units. The rehabilitated building will also house small businesses at the ground level.

SCITUATE --- The housing authority has halted a 20-unit townhouse proposal until an environmental site analysis demonstrates the land suitability; some residents express disapproval of the development plans.