Housing Trust explores solar farms, ground leases for revenue
The Affordable Housing Trust discussed new revenue approaches and potential property acquisition during its May meeting. The four-member board explored solar farms, ground leases, and grant opportunities to generate consistent funding beyond annual Community Preservation Act allocations. Member
Affordable Housing Trust · Meeting of May 22, 2026
SOUTHBOROUGH — The Affordable Housing Trust discussed new revenue approaches and potential property acquisition during its May meeting. The four-member board explored solar farms, ground leases, and grant opportunities to generate consistent funding beyond annual Community Preservation Act allocations. Member Ellen Marya proposed pursuing grants from the Mass.
Housing Partnership to guide the Trust's planning process, while member Doug Manz recommended contacting Community Scale, the firm that assisted with the town's housing production plan. Chair Paul Desmond led the board into executive session to discuss potential property acquisition.
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Source: the Affordable Housing Trust meeting of May 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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