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fromBoston.com
9 hours ago
Boston real estate

Land court backs Somerville church's plan for homeless shelter that raised neighborhood concerns

The court ruled that First Church Somerville can open a homeless shelter, protected by the Dover Amendment for religious purposes.
fromBoston.com
7 months ago
US politics

A Somerville church said it was 'called by God' to open a homeless shelter. Neighbors took them to court.

A completed church basement shelter remains unused after neighbors sued, citing zoning prohibitions while the church claims a Dover Amendment religious exemption.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
9 hours ago

Land court backs Somerville church's plan for homeless shelter that raised neighborhood concerns

The court ruled that First Church Somerville can open a homeless shelter, protected by the Dover Amendment for religious purposes.
fromBoston.com
7 months ago
US politics

A Somerville church said it was 'called by God' to open a homeless shelter. Neighbors took them to court.

Environment
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Duxbury residents speak out over proposed 'battery farm' in residential neighborhood

New Leaf Energy seeks to build a 5 MW battery storage facility near a Duxbury residential neighborhood, prompting resident opposition and ongoing legal and easement actions.
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