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H4288

Relative to the inclusion of commercial fishermen as a designated vocation for affordable and attainable housing preference in the town of Chatham under Section 32, Seasonal Communities, Subsection (d), of the Affordable Homes Act

Introduced·7/16/25
Introduced Text

Designates commercial fishermen as a preferred vocation for affordable housing in Chatham, Massachusetts.

This bill amends the Affordable Homes Act to allow the town of Chatham to use funds for affordable housing to benefit commercial fishermen. It specifies that these funds can be used for year-round housing for individuals who are commercial fishermen by vocation. This change is intended to support the housing needs of this specific group within the town.

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Calendar

Nov 10, 2025

12:00 PM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Mar 26

House

Rules suspended

Mar 26

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading