Westborough Affordable Housing Project Moves Through Planning

WESTBOROUGH, MA — A new project in Westborough is intended to create affordable homeownership opportunities for first-time buyers, older residents looking to downsize and people with disabilities.

The HB Cottages project combines 45 High St. Extension and 6 Beach St. into a single development. The two properties are owned by the Westborough Affordable Housing Trust, according to the town’s project overview.

Right now, the project is in its planning stage. The trust expects the development to include cottage-style single-family and duplex homes with a mix of two- and three-bedroom units, but no final design, developer or housing mix has been selected.

The town held an initial public information session in September 2025 followed by a community design workshop in September 2026. Officials said the public process was intended to gather feedback before a developer is chosen or a concept is finalized.

Trust Seeks Community Input

The trust is now seeking community members interested in serving on a working subcommittee for the project. The group is expected to help with planning before the town issues a request for development proposals and begins the permitting process.

Interested residents should email a letter of interest to Assistant Town Planner Kristen Belanger at kbelanger@westboroughma.gov. Letters should include the applicant’s name, address, phone number, email address and a brief statement explaining how the applicant could contribute to the process.

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