State can force towns to allow more housing, court rules — but there’s a catch
The state’s highest court ruled Wednesday that while the much-debated MBTA Communities law — which would allow the state to ...
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 ...
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Supreme Judicial Court upholds MBTA zoning law
While the court ruled the law does not run afoul of the state Constitution, it said existing guidelines are "unenforceable." ...
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.
Read the full high court ruling on state lawsuit against Milton over housing law
The SJC that Attorney General Andrea Campbell can sue cities and towns to comply with the MBTA Communities Act but that the ...
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SJC Upholds MBTA Communities Act, Orders New Regulations
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld the state’s power to sue communities that fail to comply with the MBTA ...
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 ...
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SJC rules state must reissue guidelines to force communities to comply with MBTA rezoning law
The decision makes clear the state's authority over Milton and 176 other municipalities affected by the so-called MBTA ...
SJC upholds MBTA zoning law, but strikes 'unenforceable' regs
Massachusetts' top court upholds the MBTA Communities Act but rules its guidelines "unenforceable" due to procedural missteps ...