Politics & Government

Tell Us: Should Norton Vote for 40B Reform?

Currently, Norton has 6,707 units of housing available in the town and would need 671 affordable units to make state-mandated goal.

Last month, selectmen voted 5-0 to allow a new town meeting warrant article in May that would allow the town to seek special Norton-only legislation concerning Chapter 40B, helping Norton to fill its quota.

The warrant article at the special town meeting would, if passed by a counted majority, allow the town to count the 310 units currently in planning towards the Massachusetts Affordable Housing statute 10 percent goal. 

Would you vote 'Yes' for this reform? Why or why not?

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