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Supreme Court Backs MBTA Housing Law | Boston News
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- Sep 18, 2026
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Summary
The Supreme Judicial Court just doubled down on the MBTA Communities Act, rejecting Marshfield’s claim it’s an unfunded mandate and affirming its legality alongside existing zoning laws. This major victory for Governor Healey’s housing push clears the way to build more affordable units across Massachusetts, tackling soaring rents and a critical shortage. It’s the second time the court has backed the law — last year it upheld the Attorney General’s enforcement power — signaling that legal hurdles are fading as the state moves forward with its housing agenda. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/18/metro/mbta-communities-act-upheld-unanimous-ruling-marshfield/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fe9792bc37e1690f Report issues to [email protected].