Philip Dromey, the deputy director of planning for the city, shares the new state law around accessory dwelling units, which ...

MassDOT announced on Monday that the South of Palmer Yard is the best site for the future Palmer train station.

The governor's second so-called Municipal Empowerment Act would allow cities and towns to increase local taxes on meals, ...

Municipal leaders have used existing local option taxes to raise money for affordable housing and to dodge property tax ...

There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. When the 2024 legislative session ended on Jan. 1, thousands of ...

After Feb. 2, homeowners throughout Massachusetts will be able to build accessory dwelling units by right on their property.

Gov. Maura Healey will revisit her plan to close a Canton pediatric rehab and relocate services to western Mass., according ...

Gov. Maura Healey filed legislation Friday that would allow cities and towns to hike taxes on hotel stays and meals, an ...

Reacting to reports that President Donald Trump rescinded his federal funds freeze order, Congresswoman Lori Trahan warned “the fight is far from over” and the White House made clear that efforts to ...

The law applies to 350 municipalities in Massachusetts. Boston is exempt, and is pursuing its own city-specific ADU policy.

Starting Sunday, accessory dwelling units, commonly known as in-law apartments, will be allowed by right in single-family ...