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
Towns are suing state over MBTA zoning law. What they want
The MBTA Communities Act requires 177 towns and cities across Massachusetts to create at least one zoning district where multifamily housing is allowed by right. These communities are placed into one of four categories that determines the number of units to be zoned for. Additionally, the construction of these units is not required under this 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."
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.
Plymouth County town sues state over MBTA Communities Act, calling it ‘unreasonable’
A Plymouth County town filed a lawsuit against the state on Friday, saying they shouldn’t have to alter its zoning to accommodate housing under the MBTA Communities Act. The town of Middleborough, who is currently one of six Massachusetts towns not in compliance with the 2021 law,
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.
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
Sex offender arrested after committing lewd act, assaulting officer at MBTA station, police say
An unregistered sex offender was arrested after police say he committed a lewd act and assaulted an officer at an MBTA ...
MBTA Red Line riders are seeing some shorter trains. There’s a reason why
On the MBTA, the typical Red Line train stretches six cars. But in select circumstances, riders could now see just four cars ...
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MBTA's South Coast Rail schedule is posted. Here's when and how often trains will run.
The MBTA has posted its weekday and weekend schedule for South Coast Rail trains to New Bedford and Fall River. Take a look.
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Supreme Judicial Court Upholds MBTA Communities Act; Invalidates Noncompliant Guidelines
On January 8, 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) issued a significant decision in Attorney General v. Town of Milton, ...
State auditor calls MBTA Communities Act ‘unfunded mandate’
"Our office is not able to literally ignore that the local mandate law does require contemporaneous funding be appropriated," ...
Woman stops car in middle of MBTA track for ‘unknown’ reasons, hit by train
A 49-year-old woman driving a car stopped on the tracks at a Massachusetts crossing and was struck by a commuter rail train, ...
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MBTA Station's glass art, affordable units, surrendered puppies: Standard-Times top stories
The stunning glass art installation at the New Bedford station was top news this week. Here's a recap of the most-read ...