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By-right accessory dwellings now allowed in communities statewide
02-07-2025 3:03 PM

By SAM DRYSDALE

BOSTON — Accessory dwelling units are now allowed by right in single-family zoning districts across most of Massachusetts, under a law Gov. Maura Healey signed in August. The rule went into effect on Sunday.

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Greenfield Community Preservation Committee hears housing, historic preservation proposals
02-03-2025 4:37 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Community Preservation Committee reviewed two applications related to housing and one for historical preservation last week as it continues to review potential recipients of fiscal year 2025 funding.


Leo’s Home nonprofit takes on first project by prepping Greenfield house for sale to first-time homebuyer
02-03-2025 3:46 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Grove Street resident Wendy Robinson, 82, bought her two-story home for $116,000 five years ago. As she plans to downsize, she’s participating in a new pilot program run by the housing nonprofit Leo’s Home to make repairs so the house can be sold to a first-time homebuyer.


Charlemont Board of Health concerned with lack of heat, kitchen at Oxbow Resort
01-30-2025 5:38 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — The Board of Health may be forced to shut down the Oxbow Resort, the split property offering traditional motel rooms and longer-term month-to-month apartments for rent, if the owner is unable to make upgrades that give tenants reliable access to heat and a kitchen soon.


Erving, state officials review Evergreen Circle housing project at Care Drive
01-28-2025 6:11 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — State and local officials are feeling optimistic after a Tuesday afternoon presentation detailing Erving’s planned affordable senior and multi-generational housing project called Evergreen Circle at Care Drive.


Developer plans condos for Stone Farm Lane property in Greenfield
01-24-2025 6:40 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Noble Home architectural firm owner Noah Grunberg, who leases roughly seven of the 32 acres surrounding Stone Farm Lane, said he plans to build two residential buildings containing 24 one- and two-bedroom condominiums.


Former Four Leaf Clover site in Bernardston could become housing, offices
01-24-2025 6:29 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BERNARDSTON — The Selectboard has given its initial blessings to Greenfield construction company BRJ Builders to develop apartments and potentially retail space at 19 South St., the former site of the Four Leaf Clover Restaurant.


Housing challenges, solutions addressed at Community Health Improvement Plan talk
01-17-2025 8:50 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — In a region where housing comes at a premium, increasing the diversity of homes and public backing of zoning changes may be the key to unlocking development and growth.


Greenfield City Council votes down housing cap reconsideration
01-16-2025 6:16 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — City Council voted down a motion to reconsider an amendment lifting the 24-unit cap on multi-family housing Wednesday night, after more than an hour of public comment in which residents expressed a variety of viewpoints on the city’s housing ordinances.


Locals weigh in on state’s ADU regulations
01-10-2025 5:53 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

A group of Pioneer Valley residents testified before the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities at a public hearing on Friday aimed at garnering feedback on the state’s draft regulations on accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.


Greenfield Community Preservation Committee hears funding proposals for building repairs
01-08-2025 5:14 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Community Preservation Committee discussed three proposed projects — the rehabilitation of Franklin County’s first courthouse and preservation efforts at the Franklin County Fairgrounds and the Winslow Building — on Monday evening as members begin to consider projects to recommend for funding.


Greenfield Planning Board gives nod to redevelopment proposals for old library, retail space
01-03-2025 6:17 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The Planning Board this week unanimously approved Greenfield Savings Bank’s application to change the use of the 402 Main St. building from a public library to professional office space, while also giving its blessing to a separate...


Greenfield city councilors sign letter opposing shelter policy changes
12-31-2024 4:51 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — Six Greenfield city councilors have signed a letter opposing changes to the state’s Emergency Assistance (EA) family shelter policies, joining 39 other municipalities from across the state and more than 100 local officials in their call...


Citing confusion, Greenfield city councilor seeks redo of vote on housing amendments
12-24-2024 10:22 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — While City Council overwhelmingly approved a housing amendment lifting the 24-unit cap for the development of multi-family dwelling units, a councilor who supported the amendment has since filed a motion to reconsider.At-Large Councilor...


Greenfield Days Inn emergency shelter to close Feb. 28
12-20-2024 4:28 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — After more than 18 months operating as a state-funded shelter to house immigrants and refugees, the Days Inn shelter, operated by the service nonprofit ServiceNet, will close its doors on Feb. 28.ServiceNet Shelter and Housing Director...


Deerfield preps request for senior housing proposals, to be issued in January
12-20-2024 1:47 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The long-awaited senior housing project that will serve as one of the key slices of Deerfield’s municipal campus will take a major step forward in January, as the Selectboard has approved the release of a request for proposals...


Leyden Special Town Meeting in January to address accessory dwelling units
12-13-2024 6:41 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

LEYDEN — Residents can expect a Special Town Meeting next month to vote on a pair of proposed bylaws regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs).The Planning Board held a public hearing on Wednesday to review the warrant articles likely to come up for a...


Greenfield committee supports allowing multi-family dwellings with 24 units or less by right
12-13-2024 6:31 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Economic Development Committee is unanimously recommending to City Council that multi-family dwellings with 24 units or less be allowed by right, and that housing developments with 25 or more units be allowed by special permit in the...


Double Edge Theatre eyes eco-friendly housing, new Community Design Center
12-12-2024 2:39 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — Combining creativity and community, Double Edge Theatre is working to create a sustainable future by providing eco-friendly housing and renovating old buildings into new apartments, while also constructing a Community Design Center.Between...


Planning Board approves housing, cannabis development on Main Street in Greenfield
12-11-2024 5:08 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Planning Board has approved the site plan for a mixed-use housing and cannabis retail development being proposed for 220-228 Main St.According to records obtained from the state’s property records database, Florida-based developer...


Greenfield Planning Board recommends nixing housing unit cap, updating ADU bylaws
12-09-2024 4:19 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Planning Board is recommending a pair of zoning ordinance amendments that, if passed by City Council, would bring the city’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) bylaws in line with a new state law and eliminate the cap on the number of...

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