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EOHLC Files Permanent Regulations to Implement the MBTA Communities Law, Nearly 70 Communities Already Compliant

Zoning • May 7, 2025

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The Mass Leads Act Gains Momentum: Extending Permits and Offering Protections for Developers

Development, Legislation • November 20, 2024

multifamily residential buildings built next to railroad tracks

The Legal Battle Over Milton’s Noncompliance with the MBTA Communities Act – What Towns Need to Know

Affordable Housing, Zoning • October 23, 2024

Amanda Zuretti

Amanda Zuretti Quoted In “Eyeing Electrification, Governments Reroute Post-Berkeley” in Law360

Construction, Energy • August 20, 2024

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Massachusetts Governor Healey Signs Legislation to Permit As of Right Withdrawal of Registered Land

Land Use, Registered Land • August 14, 2024

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Bond Bill Allows By-Right Accessory Dwelling Units

Affordable Housing, Zoning • August 12, 2024

Joshua Lee Smith

Joshua Lee Smith Quoted in The Wall Street Journal in “Developers Sit on Empty Lots After Historic Apartment Boom”

Construction, Development • June 11, 2024

Amanda Zuretti

Amanda Zuretti Writes “Battery storage issues ignite conflict” for the Worcester Business Journal

Renewable Energy • May 28, 2024

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Prohibiting Non-Accessory BESS Violates Massachusetts Law

Renewable Energy, Zoning • April 22, 2024

multifamily residential buildings built next to railroad tracks

What Does the Town of Milton’s Noncompliance Mean for Future Compliance with MBTA Communities Law?

Affordable Housing, Zoning • March 6, 2024

Joshua Lee Smith

Joshua Lee Smith Quoted in “Menkiti Group outlines vision for Worcester ahead of Denholm Building project” in Spectrum News 1

Affordable Housing, Development • February 29, 2024

Mark Borenstein

Mark Borenstein Quoted in Worcester Telegram’s “Vacant Worcester sandwich shop may become five-story condo complex”

Affordable Housing, Zoning • February 14, 2024