Editorial: Housing push shouldn’t be tied to T

Editorial: Housing push shouldn’t be tied to T

Some Republican representatives are trying to kickstart a conversation over the MBTA Communities Act when the House takes up its budget next week. It’s high time someone did, because this legislation bears scrutiny. As State House News reported, of more than 1,600 amendments filed to the House Ways and Means Committee’s fiscal year 2026 budget, a few align with the small but vocal group of municipalities that are calling on the state to reconsid…

Gloucester zoning vote Thursday

Gloucester voters will go to the polls Thursday for a special election to decided whether to approve the city’s MBTA Communities Act zoning.

It's 'yes' for 3A zoning

Gloucester voters approved a multifamily zoning ordinance and other changes meant to bring the city in line with the controversial state MBTA Communities Act, during a special election Thursday.