Douglas Troyer

Pierce Atwood LLP

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Streamlining Environmental Permitting: MassReadyAct's Proposed Impact on Massachusetts Development

On June 24, 2025, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey introduced a bill titled, "An Act to Build Resilience for Massachusetts Communities" (MassReadyAct), proposing nearly $3 billion in bond authorizations for financing...more

6/27/2025 / Affordable Housing , Clean Water Act , Environmental Policies , New Legislation , Permits , Proposed Legislation , Real Estate Development , Regulatory Reform , State and Local Government , Wetlands

Mass. Land Court Rules Short Term Rentals Aren’t a Lawful Accessory Use in Nantucket Zoning District

In a case of significant interest to the legal community and especially to Nantucket property owners, the Land Court recently issued its long-awaited decision in Ward v. Town of Nantucket (pdf) (Ward II), concerning the...more

6/17/2025 / Appeals , Land Courts , Local Ordinance , Property Owners , Rental Property , Residential Property Owners , Short-Term Lease , Statutory Interpretation , Vacation Rentals , Zoning Laws

Massachusetts Governor Signs Mass Leads Act Promoting Clean Energy

Zoning and Permitting Changes and a New Soccer Stadium on the Horizon - On November 20, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed The Mass Leads Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity, and protecting...more

11/21/2024 / Clean Energy , Climate Change , Construction Project , Data Centers , Greenhouse Gas Emissions , Land-Use Permits , New Legislation , Real Estate Development , Soccer , Zoning Laws

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