On June 6, a Superior Court judge dismissed lawsuits from by nine towns challenging the MBTA Communities law. Here's why. The ...

The court rejected an argument that the MBTA Communities law, which requires zoning for multifamily housing, is an “unfunded ...

The state Attorney General and the town of Milton have emerged partially victorious in a ruling from the state's highest court. Towns and cities that were required to create zoning for multifamily ...

“Even if (the law) was an unfunded mandate, the Municipalities have merely alleged speculative apartments regarding any ...

A Superior Court judge concluded the possible costs of the MBTA Communities Act are "indirect," which means the law is not an unfunded mandate, and that grant programs are available to help shoulder ...

Sen. Lydia Edwards gives remarks about the new eviction record sealing law outside Eastern Housing Court in Boston on May 5, 2025. A new law went into effect on Monday that allows Massachusetts ...

The Superior Court sided with the Massachusetts AG's office, dismissing lawsuits against the MBTA Communities Law, which ...

BOSTON — Beacon Hill leaders are renewing a push to force cities and towns to comply with the MBTA Community Act, after a state judge rejected claims that the controversial ...

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