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Tag: Public Authorities and Municipalities
Must a Retail Business Allow an Individual to use its Property to Solicit Signatures for Elective Office?
In 2012, Steven Glovsky needed 1,000 signatures in order to be placed on the ballot for a seat on the... Read More »
10 Things Real Estate Developers and Investors Should Know About Boston Zoning and Local Permitting
Major real estate development projects like the former Filenes site downtown and the New Balance “Boston Landing” project in Brighton... Read More »
10 Key Features of the Massachusetts Transportation Funding Legislation
The ULI Boston Infrastructure Council, which I Co-Chair, has in recent years engaged in an effort to demonstrate to the... Read More »
10 Highlights of “An Act Promoting the Planning and Development of Sustainable Communities”
With the support of numerous environmental, housing and planning groups (along with some municipal leaders and, most recently, The Boston... Read More »
An Act Preventing Unlawful and Unnecessary Foreclosures
On August 3, 2012, Governor Patrick of Massachusetts signed “An Act Preventing Unlawful and Unnecessary Foreclosures” into law. As suggested... Read More »
Permit Extension Act Extended Once More in Massachusetts
The development community within the Commonwealth was the recipient of a welcome benefit following Governor Deval Patrick’s signature of the... Read More »
Liquor License Applications – Counsel and Patience Required
In their two-page “How to Get a Liquor License in Massachusetts” article, the instructional website eHow.com claims: “applying for your... Read More »
Gaming in Massachusetts: What are the stakes to play in the new regulatory system?
On November 22, 2011, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law An Act Establishing Expanded Gaming in the Commonwealth (the “Act”),... Read More »
U.S. D.O.J. Extends ADA Compliance Date For Pools And Spas
Public accommodations with pools and spas built before March 15, 2012 now have until January 31, 2013 to comply with... Read More »
“Stretching” the Stretch Energy Code
The Board which promulgates the State Building Code is considering amendments to the State Energy Code which will increase the... Read More »
Private Development of Public Land: 7 Key Tips for Developers
Developers seek out publicly-owned land for private development projects for a number of reasons, ranging from the unique locations available... Read More »