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May 7, 2026 8:45 AM

Affordable Housing Trust to Discuss Town-Owned Property for Affordable Housing

Budget Policy Zoning Housing
Affordable Housing Trust will meet May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM with town-owned property for affordable housing and 801 Main Street funding status among the main items.

The leading agenda item is town-owned property for affordable housing. The Wareham Affordable Housing Trust meets on May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM at 54 Marion Road Wareham, MA, Room 27, according to the posted agenda.

The agenda includes the town-owned property for affordable housing as a development-related item.

What matters most on the agenda

  • The agenda includes the town-owned property for affordable housing as a development-related item.Why it matters: it could affect land use, zoning, or development review and it could change local rules, policy, or procedure.
  • Members are set to review the 801 Main Street funding status as part of the meeting's fiscal agenda.Why it matters: it could affect town spending or budget priorities.
  • COMMENTS, UPDATES, DISCUSSION: Members, Residents is among the main items listed on the agenda.
  • Look back at funds from sale of town owned properties reflecting clarification process language is among the main items listed on the agenda.

What is on the agenda

  • Discussion and Vote on recommendation of Jim Munise and Judith Whiteside or other recommended designee for Reappointment/appointment to Housing Trust
  • Discussion of town owned property as use for Affordable Housing
  • Look back at funds from sale of town owned properties reflecting clarification process language for release of fund changes by: i.e. sale of tax title properties
  • Open and Continuing
  • WHAT funding moving forward: by July, 2026
  • Updates on open projects: Status of committed funds for 801 Main Street project, Nanette Perkins
  • COMMENTS, UPDATES, DISCUSSION: Members, Residents
  • BUSINESS UNDER 48 HOURS: Items Not Reasonably Anticipated

The public can review the full official agenda for the complete list of items, attachments, and procedural details.

What Happens Next

The next step is the meeting itself: Affordable Housing Trust is scheduled for May 12, 2026 9:00 AM. After that, the newsroom can compare the discussion, votes, and any posted minutes against the preview.

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