Affordable Housing Trust advances 33 Mt. Vernon project after Planning Board approval. The Planning Board voted June 9 that the unit-mix change is non-substantial, allowing Town Planner Taylor to grant administrative approval without a public hearing, clearing the path for Urban Spaces to finalize
Affordable Housing Trust approves $50,000 HVAC upgrade at 160 Forest Street with no cost to the Trust. Chair Marty Jones oversaw unanimous approval of a contract with Weathervane, a Mass Save contractor, to install two HVAC units, upgrade electrical service from 100 to 200 amps, and install a new
Trust approves affordable housing deal at 33 Mount Vernon Street. The Affordable Housing Trust voted 4 to 3 to adopt an amended memorandum of understanding with developer Urban Spaces, committing the developer to provide three deed-restricted affordable units at 80 percent of area median income in
Winchester housing trust advances Mt. Vernon settlement. Chair Marty Jones was unanimously authorized in executive session to finalize negotiations with developer Urban Spaces. The proposed memorandum of understanding calls for $1.685 million in payment and three affordable units at 80 percent area
Affordable Housing Trust votes to challenge planning board decision. The board authorized litigation 4-2 to appeal the Planning Board's special permit approval for 33 Mount Vernon Street, with pro bono legal counsel from Gilman, McLaughlin, and Hanrahan estimating filing costs at $500 to $600. In
The Affordable Housing Trust unanimously approved a $2,000,000 payment from the 33 Converse development, payable 90 days after certificate of occupancy. Chair Marty Jones, with board support and Town Manager Christopher Senior abstaining, committed to writing the Town Planner to clarify payment
The Winchester Affordable Housing Trust unanimously approved up to $20,000 in property preparation spending for 160 Forest Avenue. Chair Marty Jones and the seven-member committee authorized $10,000 each for a hazmat inspector and trash hauler, with an open house set for February 24 and March 3 and
Affordable Housing Trust approves RFI strategy for 160 Forest Street property. Chair Marty Jones presided as the committee unanimously approved a Request for Information designed to gather developer interest without pre-selecting candidates, eliminating formal evaluation criteria and making
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