Great Barrington to Vote on Seasonal Community Designation to Ease Housing Crunch
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What happened
The Select Board in Great Barrington voted unanimously on September 25, 2026, to send the question of becoming a designated 'seasonal community' to a townwide vote. The town vote is scheduled for November 5th. This designation is part of Gov. Maura Healey’s Affordable Housing Act, which was approved in 2024.
From berkshireeagle.com
Why it matters
The goal of the designation is to provide tools to address housing shortages for essential workers, including teachers, police, and EMTs, as well as for seniors. The program aims to help residents afford homes in the communities they serve.
From berkshireeagle.com
Who's involved
- Great BarringtonTown whose residents will decide on the seasonal community designation.
- DavisState Representative who championed the designation process.
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The entities involved
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Davis
British association football player
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Great Barrington
town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
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Berkshire County
county in Massachusetts, United States