State can force towns to allow more housing, court rules — but there’s a catch
The state's highest court mostly sided with the state about a controversial housing law affecting communities, but with an ...
How much snow did some of the Berkshire cities, towns get on Thursday?
Some municipalities in the Berkshires saw snow on Thursday afternoon. In fact, one city saw about five inches of snow.
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MA high court upholds MBTA state housing density law
The MBTA Communities Act requires 177 cities and towns that host or are near MBTA service to zone for multifamily housing in ...
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Where Urban Fault Lines Run Deep, Solidarity Cities Take Root
In divided cities profoundly shaped by racial capitalism, solidarity economies are redrawing urban space. Truthout is an ...
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Map: Who is — and isn't — complying with the MBTA Communities Act?
Communities across eastern Massachusetts are under pressure ... the law applies to 177 cities and towns that have — or border communities with — MBTA rapid transit or commuter rail stops.
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Springfield seeks to fill 17 vacant storefronts with assistance from state program
Many projects will benefit towns and cities throughout Massachusetts including in Northampton, Westfield, and Springfield through a Vacant Storefront Program. The City of Springfield approved ...
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SJC supports controversial housing law, but says details must be rewritten
it was also wrapped up in a broader debate that has intensified in recent years over who has power over what gets built and where in Massachusetts: cities and towns, or state government.
Resource to help Americans fight sanctuary city policies
A new resource has been launched to help Americans fight so-called sanctuary city policies in their city, county and state.