The Boxborough Housing Board confirmed a $60,000 state grant toward its first housing production plan in 11 years and voted 5-0 to submit its annual rental-assistance funding request to the Community Preservation Committee.
Boxborough Housing Board convened a community forum to shape housing production plan. The August 25 hybrid meeting, led by Associate Town Planner Ian Gilson, featured four interactive exercises on housing types, locations, priorities, and the town-owned 72 Stow Road property. Residents voiced
Boxborough Housing Board shelved Town Meeting articles, studied Stow Road zoning options. At its July 28 meeting, the board declined to submit warrant articles to the Special Town Meeting while deferring decisions on the 70-72 Stow Road property; Ian Gilson presented six zoning options ranging from
Boxborough Housing Board plotted next steps for Stow Road affordable housing. Chair Al Murphy presented findings from the Stow Road Concept Development Committee indicating the town-owned property could accommodate 20 to 25 mixed-size affordable units with zoning modifications and well
Boxborough Housing Board approved August 25 for its Housing Production Forum while addressing a surge in rental assistance demand. Community Services Coordinator Wendy Trinks reported the Boxborough Rental Assistance Program waitlist has grown to six families; tenants at Brook Village face costs
Housing Board charts Stow Road development strategy over simple land sale. Member Joe Ferguson outlined development options for the town-owned property at 70-72 Stow Road, emphasizing that the town could retain control through the development process. Chair Al Murphy clarified the Board's purview
Boxborough Housing Board working group evaluates development options for 70-72 Stow Road. Diane Friedman will canvas local builders; Phyn Vermin will explore cohousing and Tiny Homes with The Cohousing Company; F. Channing Wagg will consult Habitat for Humanity and the Acton Housing Authority; and