MBTA, Maura Healey and Massachusetts

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.
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.
'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.
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."
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.
Middleborough files lawsuit over MBTA Communities Act noncompliance
The Town of Middleborough filed a lawsuit in Plymouth Superior Court over its alleged “noncompliance” with the MBTA Communities Act. The lawsuit names Gov. Maura Healey, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities as defendants.
Middleboro Challenges State Over Housing Law Compliance, Files Lawsuit Against MBTA Communities Act
Middleboro sues the state over the MBTA Communities Act, challenging non-compliance claims and funding withdrawal.
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.
Middleboro sues Massachusetts over MBTA Communities Act
The state has canceled two grants to Middlboro. The town says it's in compliance with the MBTA Communities Act.
Plymouth County town sues state over MBTA Communities Act, calling it ‘unreasonable’
The MBTA Communities Act requires communities served by the MBTA to create a zone for multifamily housing. The town becomes ...
Marshfield still mad about MTBA zoning law: Show us the money
The MBTA Communities Act became law in 2021 and requires 177 towns and cities across Massachusetts to create at least one ...
More controversy erupts after state auditor says Mass. housing law is an ‘unfunded mandate’
It's yet another hurdle for the MBTA Communities Act, which mandates cities and towns served by the T make it easier to build ...
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MBTA plans free weekend trips to attract South Coast Rail riders
Officials pitched the five weeks of free weekend service as a way to attract riders to the new offering, which they described ...