Housing Trust // September 23, 2026

This meeting of the Marshfield Housing Trust on September 23, 2026, focused primarily on updates and discussions related to affordable housing projects and property management. Key procurement-related topics included the awarding of a site excavation and septic contract to a local company, MDAL of Marshfield, and the status of a Community Preservation Committee (CPC) grant of $250,000, which was signed on one end but awaiting a counter-signature to enable fund withdrawal for project expenses. The group discussed the fully funded status of a new affordable home construction project, with a total cost around $650,000, and the challenges of high construction costs and prevailing wage requirements. They also deliberated on the disposition of a town-owned property on River Street, including options to donate or sell it, the need for a home inspection (approved by motion), and potential partnerships with Habitat for Humanity or a Community Development Corporation (CDC) to manage or develop affordable housing units. The meeting included discussions on fundraising, project timelines, and the complexities of deed restrictions and regulatory compliance affecting property use and development. No formal votes on contracts beyond the home inspection motion were recorded, but several action items were identified, including pursuing the grant agreement signature, conducting a home inspection, and exploring future partnerships and property disposition strategies.