7 myths about the MBTA Communities Act, debunked by experts
We asked for your questions about the controversial multi-family zoning law. Housing and zoning experts debunk common ...
mass.streetsblog1d
Brookline Select Board Endorses Major Washington Street Redesign
The project would improve sidewalks and build curb-protected bike lanes between Beacon Street and the Brookline Village Green ...
Bakery owner in New England says he was offended over town’s decision against pastry painting
A New Hampshire bakery owner has tesified that his excitement about displaying a painting by high school students of giant ...
Some residents express concern about MBTA proposal to build new rail track in Reading, Massachusetts
Residents are raising concerns after the MBTA announced plans to install a new commuter rail track on the Haverhill line in ...
mass.streetsblog3d
Worcester Poised to Adopt ‘Vision Zero’ Action Plan
A few months after adopting a citywide 25 mph speed limit, the City of Worcester is now considering whether to adopt a Vision ...
The Lowell Sun3d
Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft unveils plan to increase housing affordability, outlines optional rent control proposal
Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft unveiled a plan that he says would improve housing access and affordability for more ...
Stoneham Independent4d
MBTA formally asks ConCom to continue proceedings on ‘turnback track’ plan
READING - Indicating the MBTA will follow through on recent pledges to build a better consensus around its controversial ...
300 apartments proposed in Waltham after lab plan spiked
Davis Cos. has unveiled its latest plan for the Waltham property after it scrapped a lab proposal and got hit with a lawsuit from the site’s former owner.
The New Yorker turns 100 − how a poker game pipe dream became a publishing powerhouse
(THE CONVERSATION) Literate in tone, far-reaching in scope, and witty to its bones, The New Yorker brought a new – and much-needed – sophistication to American journalism when it launched 100 years ...
Tiny Massachusetts town spent $2million to save iconic historic mansion... but has no idea what to do with it
A full eight years have passed since residents of Northborough successfully advocated for the town's purchase of the historic ...
Seymour Tribune9d
As Trump pushes the limits of presidential power, the courts push back
A familiar pattern has emerged since President Donald Trump returned to the White House less than three weeks ago: He makes a ...