Salem In-Law Apartment Push Clears Bar At Long Last
UpdatedFri, Apr 23, 2021 at 9:56 am ET Reply Salem City Council President Christine Madore: "This is the first affordable housing policy ever adopted in Salem, with rents capped at 70 percent of (full-market rate). One more passage makes it final, but this is huge for the city." (Shutterstock) SALEM, MA — After three years of debate, and two previous votes where majority City Council approval was not enough to pass the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance under state laws, Salem appears on its way to allowing so-called in-law apartments after a 7-4 vote of the council Thursday night. The ordin...