Key hearing scheduled Wednesday on MBTA Communities Act

Key hearing scheduled Wednesday on MBTA Communities Act

A judge in Plymouth County will hear several lawsuits on Wednesday morning regarding the MBTA Communities Act. Several towns want to be exempt from the law, which requires communities to build multi-family housing near train stations. Marshfield, Middleboro, Middleton, Wrentham and Hanson have all sued Massachusetts, citing State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s decision that the law is an unfunded mandate. But what does that mean? DiZoglio argues that …

Letter: Concerning the MBTA Communities Act

To the editor:

A Plymouth County judge will hear several lawsuits on Wednesday morning regarding the MBTA Communities Act. Several municipalities want to be exempt from the law, which requires communities to build multi-family housing near train stations. Marshfield, Middleboro, Middleton, Wrentham and Hanson have sued Massachusetts, citing the decision of state auditor Diana DiZoglio, who considers the law a mandate without funding. But what does this mean? D…

MBTA group gets some feedback - Duxbury Clipper

The MBTA Working Group brought its ideas for where to locate new zoning overlay districts to a pair of forums held last week. Working Group Chairman Steve Gandt began the forum with what he called “Zoning 101,” explaining state zoning laws and what municipalities are permitted to do. He pointed out that while towns can adopt their own bylaws, those […] The post MBTA group gets some feedback first appeared on Duxbury Clipper.