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The latest information about the association, our brokerage community, and the real estate industry.

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Subcommittee Meeting to Review Haverhill ADU Ordinance

The Haverhill Administration and Finance Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, January 4th at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, Room 202 to discuss the proposed ADU ordinance.
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Nahant Housing Production Plan

In conjunction with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Nahant is developing its first ever Housing Production Plan (HPP).
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Varian Clean-Up Plans for Contaminated Site

Varian Medical Systems provided cost estimates of a variety of treatment plans in its most recent filing with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP).
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AG Office: Rockport Zoning Changes Legal

A group of Rockport residents filed a lawsuit contesting the legality of the Town Meeting process, where Rockport residents voted to approve a allowing ADUs to be built by right, and the establishment of a Transit Oriented Village Overlay District.
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Lynn City Council Approves Inclusionary Zoning

On Tuesday, December 13th, The Lynn City Council voted 9-2 to approve the Inclusive Economic Development & Housing Zoning Package.
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Beverly Zoning Amendments

The Beverly City Council is considering ordinance amendments that would restrict height allowances and alter the inclusionary zoning ordinance.
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Haverhill City Council Postpones ADU Vote

At the December 6th Haverhill City Council Meeting, the Council decided to delay the planned vote on the proposed ADU ordinance by sending it to Council’s Administration and Finance Subcommittee for additional review.
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Haverhill City Council to Vote on ADU Ordinance

The Haverhill City Council will meet on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, to vote on the proposed ADU ordinance.
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Beverly Hearing to Discuss Proposed 3-Story Building Height Restriction

The Beverly City Council will be discussing a proposed restriction that would limit new building projects in Beverly to three stories (35 ft).
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Proposed Development Frameworks for Shetland Park

Salem city officials, and representatives from Prime Group presented three broad frameworks for the redevelopment of Shetland Park.
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Lynn Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance

Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson submitted an inclusionary zoning ordinance proposal to the City Council.
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Essex Awarded Grant to Review Zoning Bylaws

Essex has been awarded a $90,000 grant to further consider possible zoning bylaw changes.