Middleborough sues state over MBTA Communities

Mass. town sues Healey administration over MBTA zoning law
Middleborough is taking Gov. Maura Healey's administration to court over the controversial MBTA Communities Act.
Middleborough Sues State Over MBTA Communities Law
The town of Middleborough's lawsuit is challenging state regulations that would put it out of compliance with the MBTA Communities law.
Middleborough sues state over MBTA Communities: ‘One size does not fit all’
The town of Middleborough is suing the state, saying it should not have to zone for more housing under the MBTA Communities Act.
Middleborough sues Healey, state over MBTA housing law requirements
The lawsuit seeks a waiver from the law’s zoning requirements under a recent opinion from State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, who called the law an “unfunded mandate."
Massachusetts town sues Healey administration over ‘great abuse of power’ with MBTA zoning law
Middleboro has sued the Healey administration due to what it says is a “great abuse of power” as the state withholds previously committed grant funding in a fight over the controversial MBTA zoning plan.
Town of Middleborough takes commonwealth of Massachusetts to court over MBTA Communities Act
The town of Middleborough is taking the commonwealth of Massachusetts to court, saying it's being unfairly penalized for not complying with the MBTA Communities Act. "The governor's office expects nothing but absolute and blind compliance without dialogue and without fair process," Middleborough Town Manager James McGrail said.
'Gross misuse of power': Middleboro sues state over multi-family housing law. What town wants
Middleboro says it's already in compliance with the state's multi-family housing law, but the state's withholding millions in aid for non-compliance.
Town of Middleboro files lawsuit against state due to MBTA Communities Act
The town of Middleboro is filing a lawsuit against the state, saying they shouldn’t have to comply with the MBTA Communities<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
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The MBTA Communities Act became law in 2021 and requires 177 towns and cities across Massachusetts to create at least one ...