 Sweetwood Owner Withdraws Williamstown Zoning RequestFor the second straight year, the owners of the Sweetwood senior living facility have backed off a plan to ask the town's permission to convert some of its units to multifamily housing.  Letter: Richmond Has Options to Reduce Building DensityHow would you feel if your neighbor built a 900 square foot secondary house next to you on a lot that was zoned for one house? Pittsfield Councilors Hope ADUs Alleviate Housing ShortageWith a new accessory dwelling unit ordinance and the state allowing them by-right, Pittsfield officials hope for alleviation from the housing crisis. Dalton Planners to Discuss Movable Tiny Homes BylawAccessory Dwelling Unit subcommittee member Amy Turnbull expressed her frustration with the board's delay in taking action on the proposal to authorize movable tiny homes if certain requirements are met. Pittsfield Subcommittee OKs ADU OrdinanceWard 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey said this is great for multi-generational families and hopes that it provides some relief to the housing crisis. BRPC Mulls Upcoming ADU RegulationsCounty planners can see accessory dwelling units providing a "desperately needed" influx and diversity of housing in the Berkshires. Dalton Planning Board Works to Update ADU BylawDuring a meeting last month, the board decided to focus on updating the bylaw to comply with state law before presenting the idea of including mobile/movable tiny houses. Pittsfield Looks to Update Zoning for ADUsAccessory dwelling units will be by-right in early 2025 and the city wants to be prepared.  Dalton Fire District To Review ADU Implications on Water RatesThere is uncertainty surrounding implications accessory dwelling units will have on the water and sewer rates. Williamstown Planners Talk Interplay of Proposal with Existing ZoningThe Planning Board last week discussed a number of proposals it hopes to bring forward to town meeting and acknowledged that at least one likely won't be ready in time for this May's annual meeting. |
