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Trust discusses possibility of a "friendly" 40B and cites COAHS data on local need

Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust · April 16, 2026
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Summary

Members discussed supporting a potential "friendly" 40B that would include 25% affordable units and referenced COAHS data showing 179 Carlisle families with incomes under $50,000, but no formal action was taken.

During other initiatives, Chair John Ballantine raised the possibility of a "friendly" 40B development in town and said the Trust would be supportive. Ballantine explained that a friendly 40B typically includes 25% of its units as affordable.

Ballantine cited COAHS findings indicating 179 families in Carlisle have incomes under $50,000; the figure was offered as local context for housing need. The Trust did not take a formal vote or set a timeline on pursuing a friendly 40B at this meeting.

The discussion was recorded as informational; next steps would depend on potential developer interest and future agenda items where the Trust could consider formal positions or actions.

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