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Massachusetts Proposed ADU Rules Stir Septic Conflict

Massachusetts Proposed ADU Rules Stir Septic Conflict

Proposed wastewater regulations could override local septic upgrade requirements for accessory dwelling units.

Live Poll

Should local environmental standards take priority over state-mandated housing development regulations in your area?


Family

Child Care

Massachusetts Mother Sentenced After Leaving Children Alone

A judge sentenced a Chelsea mother to four to six years in prison after she left her three young children home unattended.

Massachusetts Mother Sentenced After Leaving Children Alone

Education

Live Poll

Should supplemental work stipends be included in calculations for public employee retirement benefits?

Administration

Court Upheld Retirement Rule for Teacher Stipends

Massachusetts public school teachers should note how irregular stipends impact their future retirement benefit calculations.

Court Upheld Retirement Rule for Teacher Stipends

Home

Home Renovation

Massachusetts Secured Federal Funding for Sagamore Bridge

Residents and visitors to Cape Cod will see a major infrastructure project move forward to replace the 91-year-old span.


Pets

Live Poll

Would you consider leaving a traditional career to pursue a full-time gig economy side hustle?

Pets — General

Massachusetts Resident Built Full-Time Pet Care Business

After five years of teaching, a local resident has transitioned to a flexible pet care career.

Massachusetts Resident Built Full-Time Pet Care Business

Real Estate

Live Poll

Should your community reduce minimum lot size requirements to help address housing affordability?

Residential

Massachusetts Voters Will Decide Zoning Change on November 3

The ballot measure would lower lot size requirements for single-family homes across the state.

Massachusetts Voters Will Decide Zoning Change on November 3

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