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State's lawsuit against Milton over MBTA zoning law heads to court
Massachusetts' highest court is scheduled to hear arguments Monday about the Attorney General's lawsuit attempting to force Milton to comply with the state's MBTA zoning law.
MBTA Communities law gets its day in court
ZONE DEFENSE — Oral arguments are set to begin in a couple hours in a case that could shape the way the state can solve its housing crisis, and the stakes for some of the state’s top Democrats (and the state’s housing stock) are high.
Milton's rebellion over MBTA housing law: How will state's highest court rule
The MBTA Communities Act, signed in January 2021, requires 177 towns and cities in the commonwealth to designate at least one zoning overlay district near public transportation that allows for multifamily housing as of right. There can’t be any age restrictions on the housing and the minimum density must be 15 units per acre.
AG suit against Milton to determine future of MBTA Communities law
Earlier this week, state officials celebrated a milestone in the MBTA Communities Act rollout, as more than 30 cities and towns received approval for new zoning to encourage housing production. But next week,
Oral arguments Monday in state lawsuit against Milton over MBTA housing law
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s lawsuit against the Town of Milton is set to take center stage at the state’s highest court Monday. The lawsuit came after voters rejected a voting plan that would have complied with a state law requiring more multi-family homes built near MBTA stations.
MBTA's Orange Line service being suspended for nearly 2 weeks
Service on a section of the MBTA's Orange line will be suspended for nearly two weeks starting Tuesday. Train service will be ...
Shuttles to run indefinitely on two Green Line branches while MBTA investigates derailment
The T said it is working with state and federal agencies to determine what caused a train to derail near Lechmere Tuesday.
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MBTA's Green Line Extension reopens after derailment
The MBTA's Green Line Extension is back in operation after a derailment Tuesday afternoon sent several passengers to the ...
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4 South Shore towns rejected MBTA zoning rules. Will they end up sued by the state?
Four other South Shore towns − Hanover, Hanson, Norwell and Marshfield − have also rejected their respective MBTA zoning ...
Police looking for man accused of indecently assaulting teen on MBTA bus
Police are searching for a man who allegedly committed indecent assault and battery on an MBTA Route 86 bus. Transit police ...
Regular train service resumes on Green Line extension following derailment, MBTA says
The shuttle buses that replaced train service all day Wednesday have been phased out, the MBTA said in a social media post at ...
Police seeking man accused of indecently assaulting 15-year-old girl on MBTA bus
Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a man they say inappropriately touched a juvenile girl on Thursday.
Disabled Green Line train leaves passengers waiting, MBTA says
As of 3:10 p.m. on Oct. 3, crews started to remove the train, causing delays of up to 25 minutes, the MBTA said.
MBTA launches pilot program giving bus drivers turn-by-turn directions for routes
The MBTA said the program will help bus drivers in navigating detours and other challenges on the road in real-time.