With the marathon of fall Town Meetings across the Commonwealth nearing its end, we’re thrilled to report that 165 of 177 MBTA Communities are now either compliant or on the path to compliance – that’s 93 percent of communities saying yes to progress.

This is a major victory for the pro-housing advocates who have been doing the work in each community to make the case for new zoning that will allow for more reasonably priced housing. It’s also a major victory for the residents now – and in the years to come – who will have the opportunity to stay in the communities they love.

We’ll continue to make the case for smart policies that will help us to address our housing shortage, including the MBTA Communities Act. Keep up the great work, all!

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Are you or someone you know a local elected official who wants to step up to address our housing shortage? Help create more diverse housing options in your community by participating in CHAPA’s free, six-month comprehensive leadership program designed for city and town councilors, select and planning board members, and members of local boards and commissions who can impact housing. Applications open November 5: Learn More

Upcoming Housing Actions

Carlisle Town Meeting

November 2 and 3

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Wrentham Town Meeting

November 3

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Sterling Town Meeting

November 3

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