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YOUR VIEW: ‘Affordable’ housing doesn’t reflect the cost of living

by Michaela Shea 02/18/202602/18/2026

I am a graduate student completing my Master of Social Work [degree] at Bridgewater State University. This is in regard to the issues surrounding affordable housing accessibility in Plymouth among eligible recipients. The current eligibility requirements do not reflect the true local cost of living. Affordable housing is based on the area median income (AMI). […]

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