MultiFamily

Wrentham Battles State in Court Over Multi-Family Housing Mandate, Citing Unfunded Burdens

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Wrentham, Mass. — The small town of Wrentham, Massachusetts, has initiated legal proceedings against the state with concerns over a law mandating municipalities connected to the MBTA to create zoning districts for extensive multi-family housing development. This law insists on the designation for at least 750 units, prompting substantial debate regarding local infrastructure and state support. Town officials announced on Thursday that a lawsuit was filed in Superior Court as a measure they deem both financially prudent and necessary to challenge the state’s demands. This legal push seeks to secure crucial fiscal data relating to … Read more

Controversial Vote on Multi-Family Housing Puts Milton Residents at Odds over Affordability and Traffic Concerns

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Milton, Massachusetts residents are facing a divisive decision as they prepare to vote on a controversial plan for multi-family housing. The proposal, which would create a zoning area for affordable housing near public transportation, has pitted neighbors against each other. The vote will determine whether Milton will join other municipalities in complying with the MBTA Communities Act, a state law that requires cities and towns served by the T to develop affordable housing without a special permit. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, the vote was delayed due to a storm system. Under the plan, nearly 2,500 … Read more