East Bridgewater Grapples with State-Mandated Zoning Changes

Town Must Allow Multi-Family Housing and Accessory Dwelling Units, according to the State

EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA - September 9 - East Bridgewater officials are wrestling with significant zoning changes mandated by the state's MBTA Communities Act, despite the town not having a train station. The changes, which include allowing multi-family housing by right and relaxing restrictions on accessory dwelling units, could alter the town's developmen…