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State recommends approval of Ashland Housing Production Plan; 40B projects could push town over 10% SHI
Summary
Planning staff said the State recommended approval of Ashland’s Housing Production Plan, expected to be finalized in 2–3 weeks. Board members were updated that approvals of 55 West Union and 61 Waverly could bring Ashland above 10% on the Subsidized Housing Inventory; 55 West Union was continued to June 23 for soil borings.
Planning Director Jasmin Farinacci reported May 28 that the State has recommended approval of Ashland’s Housing Production Plan; the plan is expected to be finalized within two to three weeks. Staff said the recommendation moves the plan closer to official adoption, which helps the town meet the state’s housing goals.
Ms. Farinacci updated the Board on pending 40B projects that affect the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI). She said 55 West Union was continued to a June 23 hearing while applicants conduct soil borings to determine whether a sewer line can be moved; if 55 West Union and 61 Waverly both receive approvals, Ashland would exceed 10% on the SHI. The transcript also notes 10–60 Main Street remains in the Conservation Commission hearing process.
Board members noted that the SHI percentage can change quickly and discussed the importance of having a plan to remain above the 10% threshold. No formal votes on the Housing Production Plan or the 40B projects were recorded during this meeting; the transcript records only staff updates and scheduling of future hearings.
