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MBTA Communities law

Posted inHousing

A new wrinkle in MBTA Communities rebellion, courtesy of DiZoglio

Headshot of Gintautus Dumcius, Reporter at CommonWealth Beacon by Gintautas Dumcius February 24, 2025February 26, 2025

Responding to a request from Wrentham officials, Auditor Diana DiZoglio waded into a local battle over the controversial MBTA Communities law, finding that the law is an “unfunded mandate” handed down by state officials.

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