Abundance of the commons The tragedy is what you're missing

We often hear about costs, but here's a great list of benefits from living in intentional community

Housing Come live at one of MALT's houses!

We'd love to connect with people looking to move to Massachusetts!

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February 2026 Update Let it snow... and snow... and snow...

So about that snow...

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Gender Outlaw - The Art of Rowan Raskin YouTube video by William Muench

One of our housemates was featured in an artist profile, with some of the footage shot here 🤠👍

"Rowan Raskin talks through and shows us how growing up in Arizona as a queer and transgender kid informs the art, dancing, and life that we see."

January 2026 Update Gender Outlaws and construction timelines

Here's the MALT January update (yes we know it's February) - check out the photos of our kitchen remodel!

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Housing Come live at one of MALT's houses!

Are you looking to relocate to the Greater Boston area? Do you want to live in queer- and trans- friendly housing? Would you enjoy communal cooking and group projects?

We'd love to see your application!

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This weekend is our all-day "Values Meeting" where we'll discuss how to keep our community running smoothly, what kinds of projects to emphasize, and other aspects of our direction in the coming year

We've started demolition of our common areas! We're hoping we'll be able to open for events again in April or May.

December 2025 Update Our last update for the year

Check out our December post for some food photos and construction updates!

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Report: CLT Day 2025 Connecting with organizations working on affordable and democratic housing in Massachusetts

A report back on CLT Day 2025, hosted by the Greater Boston Community Land Trust Network - featuring a list of organizations in attendance

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November 2025 Update Holiday plans and construction shenanigans

Our November update is now up! Featuring a few seasonal events, renderings of our new in-progress kitchen, and a surprise recipe 😊

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October 2025 Update Another open room, and some design photos

A quick October update covering our Halloween plans and our home renovation updates

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💪SUPPORT THE SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST!

With so many exciting projects in the pipeline, we truly need your support to keep us on track. Please give what you can, tax deductible: givebutter.com/sclift

Last night we conducted an interview with a potential candidate. These usually include a tour of the properties, a meal, and questions from current residents

We've recently also moved towards a second round with candidates joining us at a social event to get an idea of what our community is like

Today we did a design walkthrough for our to-be-renovated common area. We're hoping to incorporate elements like a bulletin board, a concealable projector that makes the room less "TV-centric", and capacity for up to 20 person seated dinners.

Today we handed over the deposit check for our common area renovation! We're working to rebuild in a way that is better suited to meetings, parties, and events.

In Barcelona, Rent Control Shows Promise—But Short Term Rentals Limit Progress It's been a year since Catalunya implemented rent control. How well is it working, and why have tenants rallied for more protections?

A year of #RentControl—what's changed? Catalunya’s rent control law brought some relief—but many landlords are using short-term rentals to dodge regulations. Tenants are demanding enforcement and long-term solutions. Read the full story: bit.ly/42ev5Fh

September 2025 Update Enjoying the change of seasons

It's starting to feel like fall almost exactly on time! We're winding down our summer plans and starting to prepare for winter. Read on for what we've been up to and how you can get involved.

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