Massachusetts highest court has ruled in favor of multifamily housing law. What was said
Massachusetts' highest court upheld a controversial state law that requires towns to build affordable housing near the MBTA.
SJC rules MBTA zoning law can stand, but orders state to redo implementation
The state’s highest court has made clear that communities subject to the law must allow for additional, responsible ...
State high court supports controversial housing law, but says details must be re-written
The Supreme Judicial Court ruling in the Milton lawsuit is a win for Healey and Campbell, but could slow implementation of ...
State can force towns to allow more housing, court rules — but there’s a catch
The state's highest court mostly sided with the state about a controversial housing law affecting communities, but with an ...
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SJC upholds MBTA Zoning Law but strikes regulations
The state’s highest court on Wednesday upheld the controversial MBTA Communities Act as a constitutional law that the ...
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Healey task force prepares to release transportation funding report
The report is expected to call for more funding from the state's new millionaire's tax to go toward transportation.
Gov. Healey plans to stabilize MBTA through budget as ‘fiscal cliff’ looms
The governor will soon receive recommendations on handling the MBTA's looming budget crisis, but she already sees a chance to provide the T with “immediate stabilization” through the annual state ...
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SJC affirms AG's authority to sue towns over zoning plans
In a warning to communities along the MBTA system, the state's highest court has affirmed the Attorney General's authority to sue cities and towns to force them to ...
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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 ...