Union Point Development
Large-scale project involving 3,000 residential units, infrastructure, and environmental management continues to draw council attention over investment risks and long-term impacts.
The Union Point Development is advancing through updates on infrastructure, environmental permits, and a planned 3,000-unit residential component. At the May 4, 2026 town council meeting, New England Development provided details on grants, pipelines, and a June 30 DDA target while noting credibility and rent-control concerns. The Council received the report and scheduled related public hearings for early June.
The Union Point Development involves a large-scale project with approximately 3,000 residential units, infrastructure improvements, water and sewer upgrades, and environmental management measures.
At the May 4, 2026 town council meeting, representatives from New England Development delivered a progress report that covered MassDOT Section 61 permits, conservation management permits for turtle and bird habitats, a $35 million state grant for water and sewer improvements, the MWRA pipeline route, a planned spine road, and residential plans encompassing single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family units.
The report also addressed the projected signing of the DDA on June 30, 2026, utility stacking, and subdivision regulations.
The item was moved earlier on the agenda via a 10-0 vote.
The Council received the update with developers committing to provide the presentation for public review.
The project's scale has generated high community concern, including developer-noted historical credibility issues and worries over potential state rent control legislation.
Developers aim for a June 30, 2026, closing; public hearings for the subdivision plan are expected in early June.
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