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'Habitat for All' zoning proposal wins support from candidates but water commissioners warn of quality safeguards
Summary
Candidates and officials expressed support for a proposed 'Habitat for All' zoning bylaw aimed at smaller clustered housing and incentives for affordable units; water commissioners flagged potential water-quality and septic siting concerns and plan to ask planning board clarifying questions before town meeting.
A zoning article informally called “Habitat for All” — intended to encourage smaller, clustered homes and provide incentives for affordable units — drew broad support from candidates at the forum, while water commissioners said they want safeguards for water quality before the article reaches town meeting.
Peter Berry, a candidate for the Acton Housing Authority, said the proposal emphasizes compact housing and incentives for smaller units and…
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