""It seems inequitable at best that these mostly Worcester area communities are given relief while smaller communities on the North Shore are held to a much higher, more burdensome, and frankly baseless standard," he told Boston.com in a written statement."
""The residents of Middleton have voted on the topic twice, with a majority showing more concern about condoning misguided Beacon Hill overreach than showing concern about losing grant funds," Sultzbach said."
""There are real life impacts to us saying no on principle to something that won't change our community at all," she said."
Ten Massachusetts towns remain noncompliant with the MBTA Communities Act as the December 31, 2025 compliance deadline approaches. The law requires municipalities to zone for multifamily housing near transit stations. Noncompliant towns face the threat of losing state funding and potential legal action. Middleton has confirmed it will remain noncompliant and has appealed its unfunded mandate case to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, arguing unequal treatment compared with other communities. Some residents prioritize opposing perceived Beacon Hill overreach, while others warn that rejecting the law has already cost grants and could damage municipal finances and services.
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