Press Release: 1/9/2025

Governor Healey Calls SJC Ruling on MBTA Communities Law a Major Victory

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

1/08/2025

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Karissa Hand, Press Secretary

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BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling on the MBTA Communities Law:

“This decision is a major victory for our efforts to increase housing across the state and lower costs. The MBTA Communities Law is already a success story. 116 communities have said yes to housing and 3,000 new homes are in the pipeline – and those numbers are going to continue to grow. We stand ready to work with Milton and all communities to help them understand how we will all benefit from the MBTA Communities Law and find ways for them to meet their unique housing needs. Together, we are going to make housing more affordable for all of the people who keep our communities strong – our teachers, nurses, first responders, small business owners, seniors and families.”

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is committed to the continued and full implementation of the law and prepared to file emergency regulations by the end of this week, consistent with the court’s decision. The emergency regulations will be effective immediately upon filing.