Massachusetts highest court has ruled in favor of multifamily housing law. What was said
Massachusetts' highest court upheld a controversial state law that requires towns to build affordable housing near the MBTA.
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SJC rules MBTA rezoning law is constitutional, 'enforceable,' if state redoes rollout
The decision makes clear the state's authority over Milton and 176 other municipalities affected by the so-called MBTA ...
State can force towns to allow more housing, court rules — but there’s a catch
The state's highest court mostly sided with the state about a controversial housing law affecting communities, but with an ...
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Healey task force prepares to release transportation funding report
The report is expected to call for more funding from the state's new millionaire's tax to go toward transportation.
South Coast Rail is around the corner. Some worry it will make the housing crisis worse.
South Coast Rail promises to transform the job market in Fall River and New Bedford, but it's raising questions about who ...
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State's high court upholds controversial MBTA law, but says guidelines need work
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Wednesday that the state's MBTA Communities Act, which has sparked controversy ...
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SJC affirms AG's authority to sue towns over zoning plans
In a warning to communities along the MBTA system, the state's highest court has affirmed the Attorney General's authority to sue cities and towns to force them to ...
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MBTA completes Track Improvement Program
Since 2023, the MBTA removed more than 220 speed restrictions and replaced 250,000 feet of rail across the system.
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Boston Rail Network Sees Significant Increases in Speed After Eliminating ‘Slow Zones’
A year-long project that upgraded rail infrastructure and equipment has resulted in faster trips on all rail lines.