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.
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."
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,
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.
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
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.
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 ...
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MBTA commuter train service to Middleborough affected after train hits bridge
A vehicle hit a train bridge in the area of Middleborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday, affecting MBTA Commuter Rail travel, the ...
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Vehicle Collision with Railroad Bridge Disrupts MBTA's Middleborough Line Service
A vehicle hit a railroad bridge, causing delays and cancellations on the MBTA's Middleborough Line. Details on injuries or ...
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 ...
Dumpster truck crashes into bridge in Middleborough
One person was injured after a dumpster truck crashed into a train bridge in Middleborough Sunday morning.Around 6:30 a.m., ...
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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 ...