Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Millis approves $200,000 in CPA funds to support 48‑unit MetroWest affordable housing project amid robust public debate
Summary
Town Meeting voted 150–31 to appropriate $200,000 in Community Preservation Act funds to support MetroWest Collaborative Development Inc.'s plan to develop 48 permanently affordable rental units at 1178 Main Street; supporters said the contribution is seed money required for state grant eligibility, while opponents questioned using one‑time CPA funds for a multi‑year recurring obligation.
The Community Preservation Committee moved to appropriate $200,000 from the CPA community housing reserve to support MetroWest Collaborative Development Inc.'s proposal for a 48‑unit affordable rental development at 1178 Main Street. The CPC and Finance Committee recommended the appropriation; the CPC noted the town has $280,000 segregated for housing and additional CPA balance that may be used for allowable projects.
Supporters — including MetroWest representatives and local housing advocates — argued the contribution is the local match required to secure state and federal financing…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
