Middleborough sues state over MBTA Communities

Massachusetts town sues Healey administration over ‘great abuse of power’ with MBTA zoning law
Middleboro has sued the Healey administration due to what it says is a “great abuse of power” as the state withholds previously committed grant funding in a fight over the controversial MBTA zoning plan.
Middleborough sues Healey, state over MBTA housing law requirements
The lawsuit seeks a waiver from the law’s zoning requirements under a recent opinion from State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, who called the law an “unfunded mandate."
Middleborough files lawsuit over MBTA Communities Act noncompliance
The Town of Middleborough filed a lawsuit in Plymouth Superior Court over its alleged “noncompliance” with the MBTA Communities Act. The lawsuit names Gov. Maura Healey, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities as defendants.
Middleborough sues state over MBTA Communities: ‘One size does not fit all’
The town of Middleborough is suing the state, saying it should not have to zone for more housing under the MBTA Communities Act.
Middleborough takes Massachusetts to court over MBTA Communities Act
The town of Middleborough is taking the commonwealth of Massachusetts to court, saying it's being unfairly penalized for not complying with the MBTA Communities Act. "The governor's office expects nothing but absolute and blind compliance without dialogue and without fair process,
Middleboro sues Massachusetts over MBTA Communities Act
The state has canceled two grants to Middlboro. The town says it's in compliance with the MBTA Communities Act.
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 ...
Plymouth County town sues state over MBTA Communities Act, calling it ‘unreasonable’
A Plymouth County town filed a lawsuit against the state on Friday, saying they shouldn’t have to alter its zoning to ...
Massachusetts’ budget is projected to grow 50 percent from just seven years ago. How did that happen?
The state's spending has boomed since the onset of the pandemic, a Globe review found, far outpacing previous eras.
Passengers rescued by raft after train gets stuck in frigid flood in Massachusetts
Seven people were rescued with a raft when an MBTA trolley got stuck in a flood of frigid water in Milton, Massachusetts ...
Car struck by MBTA Commuter Rail train after driver stopped on tracks, transit police say
A car was hit by an MBTA Commuter Rail train in Canton, Massachusetts, after the driver stopped the vehicle on the tracks, ...
Redevelopment eyed for Woburn MBTA transportation center
A trio of state agencies is gauging real estate developers’ interest in adding significant commercial or residential space to ...
Weather causes public transportation delays, cancellations in Massachusetts
The wintry weather caused problems for public transportation in Massachusetts on Tuesday. In Milton, passengers had to be ...
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MBTA and Governor Healey Announce Free South Coast Rail Weekends and Parking Through April
Massachusetts Governor Healey and MBTA offer free weekend train rides and parking on South Coast Rail through April.