A Central Massachusetts community initially was among those that led the charge against a state housing law. Here's why they ...

"Our office is not able to literally ignore that the local mandate law does require contemporaneous funding be appropriated," ...

The state auditor determined last week that the MBTA Communities Act was an "unfunded mandate," giving towns that don't want ...

The deadline has passed for MBTA communities to become compliant with a zoning law aimed at creating more housing in ...

Massachusetts cities and towns fighting the controversial MBTA zoning law are celebrating lightly after the State Auditor’s ...

Local officials have discussed the latest developments with the state MBTA Communities Act but haven't decided whether they ...

It's yet another hurdle for the MBTA Communities Act, which mandates cities and towns served by the T make it easier to build ...

Local zoning codes impose unnecessary rules that drive up housing costs. A new report recommends the state overrule them.

State Attorney General Andrea Campbell said Monday her office plans to continue to enforce the MBTA Communities Act despite ...

Lawyers for Civil Rights, which filed a lawsuit against Holden in 2023 over its decision not to comply with the MBTA Communities Act, posted a letter from Holden Town Manager Peter Lukes, dated Feb.

The MBTA Communities Act is an unfunded mandate for cities and towns, according to a review by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's office, which could prompt new legal challenges ...

When South Coast Rail begins service in late March, weekend trips will be free through the end of April, plus free parking. Here's what we know.