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