Newbury Debates Multifamily Housing Overlay District

Overview: In a recent Newbury Planning Board meeting, the most pressing topic was the multifaceted discussion surrounding the proposed MBTA communities multifamily overlay district aimed at allowing multifamily housing as of right in certain areas of the town. The overlay district, a response to the MBTA communities act, triggered a detailed public hearing where community members voiced their opinions, raising both support and concerns regarding the potential impact on the town’s character and development.