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Committee raises ADU concept for public hearing after split debate on local control
Summary
The Planning and Development committee voted Feb. 13 to raise a concept bill on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for public hearing. Supporters framed ADUs as a tool for the housing shortage; opponents warned against state mandates on towns and urged careful drafting.
The Planning and Development committee voted Feb. 13 to raise for public hearing a concept bill concerning accessory dwelling units (ADUs), advancing the proposal despite sharp disagreement over local control. Chair (Speaker 1) opened discussion by describing the measure as a concept the committee wanted to hear from the public.
Ranking Member (Speaker 4) said he supports ADUs in principle but opposed state-imposed mandates on towns, citing experience updating local…
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