Attorney Lauren Goldberg Hosts “Everything You Want to Know About Town Meeting But Might be Afraid to Ask”

Lauren F. Goldberg Attorney Lauren Goldberg hosted a comprehensive webinar entitled “Everything You Want to Know About Town Meeting But Might be Afraid to Ask.” In this “soup-to-nuts” presentation, every facet of town meeting was covered and Lauren answered all questions submitted by the participants. The webinar topics covered a wide range,... read more

Independent Investigation of Bidders Permissible

In 2012, the outstanding legal defense provided by attorney David Doneski to the Town of Holliston resulted in the landmark decision by the Supreme Judicial Court in Barr Incorporated v. Town of Holliston, 462 Mass. 112 (2012). The importance of this decision is underscored by the featured section in today’s City and Town publication... read more

Attorney Kay Doyle Obtained a Decision in Essex Superior Court

Katharine I. Doyle Attorney Kay Doyle obtained a decision in Essex Superior Court dismissing a complaint for civil contempt brought by the operators of Ingaldsby Farm and the Town of Boxford Building Inspector. The decision in Nissenbaum v. Price, et al., ESCV2008-00541, is the first court ruling to examine what level of documentation may be... read more

Attorney Kay Doyle to Participate in “Planning and Zoning for Medical Marijuana” Citizen Planner Training Collaborative Program

Katharine I. Doyle Attorney Kay Doyle will be participating in a Citizen Planner Training Collaborative program on the subject of “Planning and Zoning for Medical Marijuana.” Also participating will be Town of Billerica Director of Planning Tony Fields. Together, Kay and Tony will discuss the novel planning and zoning issues presented by... read more

Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers

Today, the Attorney General of the Commonwealth issued two notable decisions affecting local planning for addressing concerns resulting from Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012, “An Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana” (Enacted as Question 3 of the November 2012 state ballot). We are pleased to... read more

Workshop: “Contracting for Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Services”

John W. Giorgio On February 28, 2013, Attorney John Giorgio will be presenting a workshop sponsored in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on “Contracting for Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Services.” This half-day program will address a wide range of topics, including basic municipal contracting law, developing effective bid... read more

MMA 2013 Annual Meeting

As always, we look forward to seeing our clients and many friends at this annual event. Please stop by our booth in the Exhibitors’ Hall to say hello and to pick up some useful information to assist you in doing your job.