It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces at the Massachusetts Municipal Association Annual Meeting on January 23-24 in Boston. We prepared several new updates for the meeting. The topics covered a wide range of legal issues, and links to each handout can be found below.
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Appeals Court Decision Clarifies Variance Requirements for Altering or Expanding Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Dwellings |
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Appellate Tax Board Decision Clarifies Application of So-Called Clause 45 Solar Tax Exemption |
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Applicability and Impact of Impending Tax on “Cadillac Plans” under the Affordable Care Act |
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Changes to the Massachusetts Campaign Finance Law |
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City and Town Ways: A Primer of the Process of Layout, Acceptance, and Acquisition |
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Continuing Town Meeting in the Event of Inclement Weather |
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New FCC Rule Impacting Proposed Modifications to Wireless Facilities |
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New Laws Impact Local Alcohol Licenses and Self-Distribution by Winegrowers In-State |
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New Parental Leave Act – “Maternity” Leave Extended to Male Employees |
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New Procurement Law May Make Solar/Wind Projects Faster |
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Procedures for Enforcement of Bylaws and Statutes |
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Recent Cases and Developments in Labor and Employment Law |
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Search Committee Protocol |
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Supreme Judicial Court Invalidates Local Laws Governing Maintenance of Abandoned/Foreclosed Properties |
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Taxable Status of Property Owned by a Non-Profit Conservation Organization |
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The Family and Medical Leave Act: Frequently Asked Questions for Public Sector Employers |