Tag: MBTA Communities Act
Wrentham Lawsuit Against MBTA Communities Act
In Wrentham, a small town in Massachusetts, local officials are making headlines by taking legal action against the state over the controversial MBTA Communities Act. This law mandates that MBTA communities, including Wrentham, must...
MBTA Communities Act Criticized as Unfunded Mandate
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio recently made headlines with her critical stance on a controversial state housing law, shedding light on a significant issue that has been overlooked. The MBTA Communities Act, which mandates towns...
Milton Rejects MBTA Communities Act Rules, Fails Deadline Action Plan
Milton's Select Board recently made a pivotal decision regarding the town's classification under the MBTA Communities Act, a statewide initiative aimed at expanding zoning for multi-family housing near T stops. In a close 3-2...
Debunking 7 Myths About MBTA Communities Act
Since the MBTA Communities Act was passed in 2021, questions, concerns, and criticism about the law have abounded. As 31 of the 177 towns and cities required to comply with the law reached their...