On November 20, 2024, Governor Healy signed the Permit Extension Act of 2024 (the “PEA”) into law as part of the Mass Leads Act. Effective immediately, the PEA extends the term of a wide array of permits and approvals in...more
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (“BPDA”) has approved an amendment to the Boston Zoning Code that would require developers of large residential projects to create inclusive housing opportunities....more
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (“EEA”) has convened an Adaptation Advisory Committee to advise the EEA on incorporating the potential impacts of climate change into environmental impact...more
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) has released proposed Flood Insurance Rate Maps (“FIRMs”) showing updated flood hazard areas for all of Boston, as well as nearby Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. Interested...more