Holden to drop opposition to MBTA communities act
A Central Massachusetts community initially was among those that led the charge against a state housing law. Here's why they ...
State auditor calls MBTA Communities Act ‘unfunded mandate’
"Our office is not able to literally ignore that the local mandate law does require contemporaneous funding be appropriated," ...
Mass. AG Campbell says ‘unfunded mandate’ determination won’t stop MBTA Communities
The state auditor determined last week that the MBTA Communities Act was an "unfunded mandate," giving towns that don't want ...
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MBTA communities must make zoning changes to comply with law
The deadline has passed for MBTA communities to become compliant with a zoning law aimed at creating more housing in ...
Massachusetts cities, towns fighting MBTA zoning plan weigh next steps: ‘Unfunded mandate’
Massachusetts cities and towns fighting the controversial MBTA zoning law are celebrating lightly after the State Auditor’s ...
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MA: Auditor calls MBTA housing law 'unfunded' mandate
The MBTA Communities Act is an unfunded mandate for cities and towns, according to a review by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office, which could prompt new legal challenges ...
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Wrentham weighing whether to challenge MBTA Communities Act
Local officials have discussed the latest developments with the state MBTA Communities Act but haven't decided whether they ...
More controversy erupts after state auditor says Mass. housing law is an ‘unfunded mandate’
It's yet another hurdle for the MBTA Communities Act, which mandates cities and towns served by the T make it easier to build ...
Do homes really need 2-acre lots? Spoiler alert: No.
Local zoning codes impose unnecessary rules that drive up housing costs. A new report recommends the state overrule them.
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State AG intends to keep enforcing MBTA law despite auditor's ruling; Wrentham weighing options
State Attorney General Andrea Campbell said Monday her office plans to continue to enforce the MBTA Communities Act despite ...
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Holden agrees to drop its opposition to MBTA housing law
Lawyers for Civil Rights, which filed a lawsuit against Holden in 2023 over its decision not to comply with the MBTA Communities Act, posted a letter from Holden Town Manager Peter Lukes, dated Feb.