Housing Trust reviews draft plan ahead of April vote
Watertown's Affordable Housing Trust discussed its draft 2026-2030 Housing Plan on March 17, gathering feedback before an April 21 vote.
Watertown Affordable Housing Trust · Meeting of March 17, 2026
Watertown's Affordable Housing Trust discussed its draft 2026-2030 Housing Plan on March 17, gathering feedback before an April 21 vote. Staff presented the nearly complete plan addressing inclusionary zoning at 80 percent area median income, senior housing, housing stock restoration, and language access. Trustee Zoe Weinrobe suggested a rent-setting formula that does not cap affordability levels for renewing tenants.
Public commenter Alisa Gardner-Todreas, of Metro West Collaborative, noted that households who qualify for 80 percent AMI units often avoid income certification and pay market rent instead, leaving fewer income-eligible residents in affordable housing. Mark Kraczkiewicz suggested clearer language about $6 million in community preservation funds for Willow Park; staff agreed to incorporate suggestions.
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Source: the Watertown Affordable Housing Trust meeting of March 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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