Massachusetts ballot question 7: Could smaller lots make homes more affordable?

Ballot Question 7, known as the “Starter Homes” question, would establish a 5,000-square-foot minimum lot size for qualifying new single-family homes. Supporters say the change could help create more reasonably priced starter homes, while opponents warn it could reduce local control and put additional pressure on water and sewer infrastructure.

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