Westwood Housing Partnership/Fair Housing Committee To Attend Planning Board

Press release from the Town of Westwood:

October 24, 2021

Housing Partnership/Fair Housing Committee to Attend Planning Board

• Date: 10/25/2021 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
• Location: Remote via Zoom

The Housing Partnership/Fair Housing Committee will attend the Planning Board meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 7:00 pm. The Committee may participate in the discussion related to zoning amendments being considered by the Planning Board related to housing. To participate please use Zoom by following the instructions below or go to https://zoom.us/ click on ‘join meeting’ and enter the meeting webinar ID 896 6112 5864.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89661125864?pwd=ZzZHZndwWktWdFg5MFBVdmdHdnVWQT09

Passcode: 474881
Webinar ID: 896 6112 5864
Or Telephone: 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)

Zoning to comply with Section 18 of Chapter 358 of the Acts of 2020 “An Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth” adding new section 3A to the Zoning Act of MGL 40A.

• By-right multi-family housing zoning within 1/2 mile of train station for MBTA Communities.
• Housing choices such as allowing accessory dwelling units, starter home zoning, and smart growth 40R districts.

Review zoning amendment multi-family location evaluation considerations, zoning process and timeline to Annual Town Meeting.

This press release was produced by the Town of Westwood. The views expressed here are the author’s own.