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Category: Zoning

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SJC Issues Decision Encouraging Broad Application of Dover Amendment Protections

Land Use, Zoning • September 19, 2023

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Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board Lacks Jurisdiction Over Battery Energy Storage Systems

Renewable Energy, Zoning • May 23, 2023

Mark Borenstein

Mark Borenstein Quoted in Worcester Business Journal’s “Developers seeking to build apartments in Worcester now must comply with inclusionary zoning”

Zoning • May 12, 2023

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Critical Deadline for Action Plans Approaches for Certain MBTA Communities

Multifamily Housing, Zoning • December 27, 2022

Affordable Housing

Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Aims to Improve Affordable Housing in Worcester

Affordable Housing, Zoning • November 9, 2022

multifamily residential buildings built next to railroad tracks

New Massachusetts Rules for Multi-Family Zoning in MBTA Communities

Housing, Zoning • August 16, 2022

Mark Borenstein

Mark Borenstein Quoted in Worcester Telegram’s “Senior housing at former St. Peter-Marian school gets nod from Worcester zoning board”

Zoning • July 18, 2022

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Mark Borenstein Featured in Worcester Telegram’s “Planning Board OKs continuing care retirement community proposal for former SPM site”

Development, Zoning • June 2, 2021

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Mark Borenstein Represents Continuing Care Retirement Community in Zoning Board Approval

Development, Zoning • May 18, 2021

A Covid-19 E-Alert.

Massachusetts’ New Economic Relief Bill – What Enabling Partnerships for Growth Means for Local Zoning

COVID-19 Resources, Zoning • February 4, 2021

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Katherine Garrahan writes “Municipal adaptations, collaborations are key to community resilience” for the Massachusetts Municipal Association

COVID-19 Resources, Zoning • July 29, 2020

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Municipal Support for Local Economies in a Public Health Crisis May Include Regulatory Flexibility

COVID-19 Resources, Policies, Zoning • May 7, 2020