Housing Headlines

LITTLETON --- After some controversy and delays, Littleton is ready to continue construction on its locally initiated 40B development.

WAYLAND --- The board of selectmen has chosen Oxbow Associates to develop 16 affordable units on town-owned land at the former Nike missile site.

BOSTON --- The Sampan newspaper answers questions in response to concerns raised by Chinatown residents who fear that the impending sale of a 214-unit low-income apartment building may displace one-ninth of the area's residents.

HARVARD --- Owners of a golf course have presented plans to the town to divide the land into 140 lots for a 40B housing development.

GROTON --- Despite having met their housing goals for the year, town planners will create a long-term housing plan to maintain control over future development efforts.

METHUEN --- In an effort to prevent 40B plans from being submitted, city planners are working with developers who have a purchase agreement for six acres of land, to shape a housing proposal that will be compatible with the city's housing goals.