Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is suing the town of Milton for rejecting the MBTA Communities law, which mandates zoning for more apartments and condos. The law requires communities served by the T to have at least one zoning district allowing multi-family housing. Milton's noncompliance led to the loss of a $140,000 grant, and the lawsuit seeks to compel the town to comply. Some residents opposed the plan due to concerns about traffic and autonomy in decision-making, while others emphasized the need to address the housing crisis.
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office is suing the town of Milton after voters rejected a multi-family housing district that would have complied with the MBTA Communities Law, leading to the loss of state grant funding. The law requires communities to establish multifamily zoning near public transit, but opponents argued that the plan was unfair, particularly to the neighborhood of East Milton. The town's non-compliance with the law has resulted in the loss of grant funding and potential competitive disadvantages for other state grant programs.
Attorney General Andrea Campbell filed a lawsuit against the town of Milton for failing to comply with a new state housing law, following the rejection of a plan by voters that would have allowed for more than 2,000 new housing units. The lawsuit seeks to compel the town to pass compliant zoning within three months and threatens fines or the appointment of a special master if the town fails to comply. The lawsuit represents a significant escalation in the state's efforts to enforce the housing law and could have far-reaching implications for other communities in the region.
