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SJC upholds MBTA zoning law
SJC rules MBTA rezoning law is constitutional, 'enforceable,' if state redoes rollout
The decision makes clear the state's authority over Milton and 176 other municipalities affected by the so-called MBTA Communities Act, an effort by the state to address the housing crisis. It was signed into law by former Republican Gov.
Breaking: Mass. SJC rules MBTA Communities Act is constitutional but its implementing "guidelines” are invalid
In its eagerly anticipated decision issued this morning in Attorney General v. Town of Milton, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) has ruled that
SJC Upholds MBTA Zoning Law, Orders New Regulations
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld the state’s power to sue communities that fail to comply with the MBTA Communities act, but ordered the state to draw up new regulations because of a procedural error.
MBTA, Holden
Ruling on MBTA zoning law could force Holden, Millbury into compliance
While Attorney General Andrea Campbell has filed suit against Milton, the suit does not include Holden and Millbury.
Despite court ruling, Holden will wait and see about complying with MBTA housing law
On Jan. 8, the state’s highest court ruled that the MBTA Communities Act — a law that requires certain communities to zone for more housing — is constitutional. While the state needs to take additional steps before it is allowed to enforce the law,
High court upholds state housing density law
More than two dozen cities and towns that have hesitated to enact the required zoning changes or outright resisted the mandate will now need to come into compliance, but the timeline is unclear.
WBUR
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Map: Who is — and isn't — complying with the MBTA Communities Act?
Aimed at easing the state's housing shortage, the law applies to 177 cities and towns that have — or border communities with —
MBTA
rapid transit or commuter rail
stops
. Nearly three-quarters ...
mass.streetsblog
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Court Ruling Paves the Way For State to Sue Towns With Exclusionary Zoning Laws
A hotly anticipated ruling from the Commonwealth’s Supreme Judicial Court affirms that the state government has a clear ...
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Dorchester man sentenced to time served for carrying loaded gun, ammunition at MBTA stop
A Dorchester man who has been in custody since his arrest on Thanksgiving Day 2020 for carrying a loaded gun at an MBTA stop ...
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The MBTA is slow zone free. How much faster are trains running?
The MBTA made extensive repairs over the last year. Here's how many minutes riders are saving on each subway line.
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Amidst Dissent From Mass. Communities, Worcester Commits To Housing
The State Court found the controversial act does not violate Massachusetts' Constitution, and Worcester's mayor agrees.
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Here’s what to know about T service diversions and commuter rail changes in January
The MBTA has announced service changes on the Silver, Orange, and Red Lines, and the Newburyport/Rockport and Haverhill ...
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on MSN
Massachusetts receives more than $102 million for transportation infrastructure projects
The grants include funding for McGrath Highway in Somerville, station improvements at JFK/UMass in Boston and electric ...
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