FRAMINGHAM, MA - For residents and local planning and zoning officials in cities and towns throughout Massachusetts, the battle is on for affordable housing.

More than the battle to buy, rent or obtain affordable housing, the battle over "What really is affordable housing?" and how much of it should be built, along with where, when, why and how it should be built -- and "On who's terms?" are what is in dispute.

Neither side is saying affordable housing is bad.  In fact both sides appear to be advocating responsible development of affordable housing in Massachusetts.

So, what is 40B ?...

Officially known as "The Regional Planning Law", Massachusetts General Law, (M.G.L.), Chapter 40B contains ...[read more]