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Supreme Court Backs MBTA Housing Law | Boston News
- Published
- September 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:21
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- Last updated
- Sep 27, 2026
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The Supreme Judicial Court just doubled down on the MBTA Communities Act, rejecting Marshfield’s claim it’s an unfunded mandate and affirming its legality alongside existing zoning laws. This major victory for Governor Healey’s housing push clears the way to build more affordable units across Massachusetts, tackling soaring rents and a critical shortage. …
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The Supreme Judicial Court just doubled down on the MBTA Communities Act, rejecting Marshfield’s claim it’s an unfunded mandate and affirming its legality alongside existing zoning laws. This major victory for Governor Healey’s housing push clears the way to build more affordable units across Massachusetts, tackling soaring rents and a critical shortage. It’s the second time the court has backed the law — last year it upheld the Attorney General’s enforcement power — signaling that legal hurdles
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