Middleborough sues state over MBTA Communities

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 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.
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, says the “one-size-fits-all interpretation” is “unreasonable.”
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."
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
Woman stops car in middle of MBTA track for ‘unknown’ reasons, hit by train
A woman was hospitalized after a MBTA commuter rail train on the Providence/Stoughton Line struck the car she was driving Thursday afternoon in Canton, officials said. A 49-year-old woman was driving ...
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," ...
Person dies after being struck by MBTA train in Providence, police say. What to know.
Amtrak investigators are looking into the circumstances of Thursday morning's fatality in Olneyville, according to Providence ...
MBTA announces March service changes — here’s what you need to know
The MBTA will temporarily shut down service on the Orange, Red, Blue and Commuter Rail lines during March for maintenance and ...
Did you spot a train at a South Coast Rail station? MBTA is 'running the service.'
If you see an MBTA train at a station near you with a conductor opening the doors, don’t be alarmed — and don’t hop on.
Car struck by MBTA Commuter Rail train after driver stopped on tracks, transit police say
A car was hit by an MBTA Commuter Rail train in Canton, Massachusetts, after the driver stopped the vehicle on the tracks, ...
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MBTA rolls out new battery electric buses
It’s one of the first things you notice when you ride one of the MBTA’s new battery electric buses: it’s quiet. “This is just ...
Holden to drop opposition to MBTA communities act
A Central Massachusetts community initially was among those that led the charge against a state housing law. Here's why they ...