- MA
- Bristol County
- 2/10/25
- 02/11/2025
- 24 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fall River Housing Authority meeting focused on awarding several contracts for construction and maintenance projects, including a notable decision to bypass the lowest bidder for gas service replacements due to past performance issues. The meeting also addressed the hiring of new clerks and upcoming health clinics for residents.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 1/27/25
- 01/27/2025
- 115 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the latest Madison Borough Council meeting, discussions unfolded around the borough’s affordable housing obligations and the ongoing budget process. The council explored strategies to meet a substantial housing requirement, with a focus on reducing the number of new units needed through various adjustments. In parallel, the meeting detailed the borough’s financial status, particularly within its utility sectors, and highlighted upcoming community initiatives.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/21/25
- 01/21/2025
- 167 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Millburn Town Council meeting centered on the contentious issue of affordable housing obligations, as imposed by recent state mandates. Residents voiced concerns over the township’s requirement to construct over 500 units of affordable housing, questioning both the feasibility and necessity of such developments.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 1/14/25
- 01/14/2025
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Boston City Council meeting, the focus was on addressing the city’s housing crisis through the proposed $110 million Housing Accelerator Fund, aimed at bolstering affordable housing development. Discussions highlighted financing hurdles, community engagement, and the need for housing solutions, particularly for low-income residents. The fund is designed to support the construction of affordable housing units by taking an equity ownership position in developments, with the expectation of returns lower than those typically demanded by private investors.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 1/14/25
- 01/15/2025
- 74 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Long Hill Planning Board meeting on January 14, 2025, focused heavily on the township’s response to new state planning requirements and fair share housing obligations. The board addressed the complexities of aligning with the state’s master plan, reviewing housing element obligations, and managing procedural requirements—all within tight deadlines.