MBTA, Milton
Milton Gets Its Day in Court Over MBTA Zoning Law
The town argues that the state attorney general doesn't have the authority to enforce the MBTA Communities zoning law.
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.
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,
MBTA Communities law gets its day in court
The Supreme Judicial Court will hear this morning the case that Attorney General Andrea Campbell brought against Milton and the town’s building commissioner over their failure to comply with the MBTA Communities Law.
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.
Orange Line closure: What to expect during the MBTA's upcoming work
It's the Orange Line's turn. A substantial portion of the MBTA line will close for much of the next two weeks for maintenance ...
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 ...
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Pioneer Institute Study Finds Wide Range of Approaches to Compliance with MBTA Communities Law
As Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court prepares to hear a challenge by the Town of Milton to the enforceability of the MBTA ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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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 ...
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Milton Developing Contingency MBTA Rezoning Plans
Milton's Planning Board is starting to develop contingency rezoning plans in case the Supreme Judicial Court orders the ...