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

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Peabody Considers Green Community Status

Peabody is considering seeking designation as a Green Community. Green Communities receive state grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy project.
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Nahant Town Meeting Vote Results on Short-Term Rentals

Nahant residents voted to restrict non-owner-occupied short-term rentals in most areas of the town.
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Swampscott Approves ADU Ordinance

On day two of Swampscott’s 2023 Town Meeting, residents voted to approve a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance which would allow attached and detached ADUs to be built by right.
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Essex Affordable Housing Trust Meeting

The Essex Affordable Housing Trust is holding a meeting on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, to discuss ADUs, property tax relief for operators of affordable housing, developing Housing Production Plan, and a potential affordable housing project on town owned property.
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Gloucester Private Roads Update

The Gloucester City Council’s held a meeting on May 8, 2023, where they discussed private road repair.
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Nahant Short-Term Rentals Vote

On May 20, 2023, Nahant residents will vote on amendments to the town’s short-term rental ordinance. Article 25 would impose new regulations on short-term rentals.
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NSR Supports Swampscott ADU Ordinance

The North Shore REALTORS® Government Affairs Committee voted to support the proposed Swampscott ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) ordinance which will be voted on at the Monday, May 15th at 7:00 PM.
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Essex 2023 Town Meeting Results

Essex held a Town Meeting on May 2, 2023, where residents voted on new fees relating to short-term rentals and a proposed eminent domain purchase of land for municipal use.
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MA House FY2023 Local Project Expenditures

List of projects funded by direct local aid in the MA FY 2023 budget.
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Danvers Residents Reject CPA

Danvers residents voted to reject the CPA at yesterday’s May 2nd Town Election.
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Marblehead Approves ADU Ordinance

On day two of Marblehead’s 2023 Town Meeting, residents voted 500 to 130 to approve a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance which would allow ADUs to be built by special permit in Marblehead.
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Georgetown 2023 CPA Project Expenditures

At the Monday, May 1st Town Meeting, Georgetown residents will vote to approve expenditures on CPA Projects.