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Townsend Housing Trust Faces Urgency with Atwood Acres and Property Development Challenges
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Overview: In the recent Townsend Affordable Housing Trust meeting, the urgency of addressing the future of Atwood Acres, a property set to revert from affordable to market rate by 2029, was a primary focus. The town is struggling to maintain its affordable housing stock, currently at only 4% against the required 10%. The trust members discussed strategies to preserve Atwood Acres as affordable housing, including potential negotiations for keeping the units affordable and the necessity of appointing a state housing representative to facilitate the process.
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Housing Authority Officials:
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Meeting Type:
Housing Authority
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Notability Score:
Not Rated
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Townsend
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