MBTA’s $9.6 billion capital investment plan opens for public comment

If you’ve got something to say to the people in charge over at MBTA about their plans for the future of the transit service, now’s your chance. On Thursday, the MBTA announced a 21 day public comment period for their proposed five year, multi-billion dollar capital investment plan. This time period will give the public … Read more

Massachusetts housing crisis: Greater Boston Real Estate Board campaign slams transfer fees

As the housing crisis continues to take a toll on Massachusetts, the Greater Boston Real Estate Board is urging residents to tell lawmakers to stay away from enacting a tax on pricey real estate deals. The Greater Boston Real Estate Board has launched what it’s describing as a “multifaceted digital and grassroots activation campaign” centered … Read more

Greater Boston cities, towns team up to address homelessness amid housing, migrant crisis

More than a handful of cities and towns north of Boston are teaming up in an initiative that will address the rising rate of homelessness plaguing the region amid the housing and migrant crisis. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson has announced that his city will be spearheading a joint program that will provide support and outreach … Read more