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Aug 20, 2026

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Trust Approves 160 Forest Street RFI

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

33 Mount Vernon Project Moves Toward Approval

The Planning Board found that the proposed unit-mix change at 33 Mount Vernon Street was non-substantial, allowing the Town Planner to review it administratively without a public hearing. The Trust tabled a final decision on legal representation for the project while it seeks more information about scope, costs, and responsibilities.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Trust approves no-cost HVAC upgrade

The Trust unanimously approved a $50,000 Mass Save HVAC project for 160 Forest Street at no cost to the Trust. The work will replace the oil heating system with two HVAC units, upgrade electrical service from 100 to 200 amps, and install a new water heater; Steve was unanimously designated project manager.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Trust Approves Mount Vernon Housing Deal

The Affordable Housing Trust approved a 33 Mount Vernon Street MOU amendment by a 4-3 vote, committing the developer to provide up to three affordable units for households earning up to 80% of area median income in exchange for the Trust dismissing its ongoing litigation.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Trust Pursues Settlement and Litigation

The Trust unanimously authorized its chair to finalize negotiations over 33 Mt. Vernon Street while also unanimously reaffirming and continuing litigation. The proposed framework would provide three deed-restricted one-bedroom units, about 700 to 750 square feet each, in exchange for $1.685 million of a required $2 million payment in lieu of affordable housing.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Trust authorizes affordable housing appeal

The Affordable Housing Trust voted 4-2 to authorize filing suit over the Planning Board decision involving 33 Mount Vernon Street, despite concerns about litigation costs, future relationships, and whether five affirmative votes were required. The Trust also unanimously chose a developer-partnership approach for 160 Forest Street after receiving five legitimate responses to its request for information.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Trust approves $2 million housing payment

The Affordable Housing Trust approved a $2 million payment tied to the 33 Converse development, due 90 days after the building receives its certificate of occupancy. The current agreement provides no affordable units in the building, and the Housing Partnership Board is considering an appeal.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Trust authorizes Forest Street cleanup spending

The Affordable Housing Trust unanimously authorized hiring a hazardous-materials inspector and trash hauler for the 160 Forest property, with spending capped at $10,000 for each service. The property’s information request will have open houses on February 24 and March 3, with responses due March 10.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Trust Approves 160 Forest Street RFI

The Affordable Housing Trust unanimously approved a revised request for information for 160 Forest Street and authorized its working group to complete final edits. The RFI is targeted for completion and distribution by the end of January, while Waterfield Commons financing responses are expected in mid-January.

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