Middleborough sues state over MBTA Communities

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.
Middleboro Challenges State Over Housing Law Compliance, Files Lawsuit Against MBTA Communities Act
Middleboro sues the state over the MBTA Communities Act, challenging non-compliance claims and funding withdrawal.
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 accommodate housing under the MBTA Communities Act. The town of Middleborough, who is currently one of six Massachusetts towns not in compliance with the 2021 law, says the “one-size-fits-all interpretation” is “unreasonable.”
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."
Town of Middleboro files lawsuit against state due to MBTA Communities Act
The town of Middleboro is filing a lawsuit against the state, saying they shouldn’t have to comply with the MBTA Communities<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
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.

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State auditor calls MBTA Communities Act ‘unfunded mandate’
"Our office is not able to literally ignore that the local mandate law does require contemporaneous funding be appropriated," ...
Person dies after being struck by MBTA train in Providence, police say. What to know.
Amtrak investigators are looking into the circumstances of Thursday morning's fatality in Olneyville, according to Providence ...
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MBTA Invests $113 Million in Collision Prevention Tech for Safety Boost on Boston's Green Line
The MBTA is implementing new collision prevention technology on the Green Line to improve safety after a recent crash.
MBTA announces March service changes — here’s what you need to know
The MBTA will temporarily shut down service on the Orange, Red, Blue and Commuter Rail lines during March for maintenance and ...
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MBTA plans free weekend trips to attract South Coast Rail riders
Officials pitched the five weeks of free weekend service as a way to attract riders to the new offering, which they described ...
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New Bedford's MBTA rail station features this amazing colorful glass art. Meet the artist.
When commuters in New Bedford take the MBTA train, they'll be greeted by a huge colorful glass tower. It was created by a ...
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MBTA rolls out new battery electric buses
It’s one of the first things you notice when you ride one of the MBTA’s new battery electric buses: it’s quiet. “This is just ...
Holden to drop opposition to MBTA communities act
A Central Massachusetts community initially was among those that led the charge against a state housing law. Here's why they ...