MA Dept. of Revenue Releases Guidance on Retaining Surplus Proceeds from Tax Title Foreclosures
In May, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County, 598 U.S. 631 (2023). At issue was what should happen to...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Sep 12
- 2 min
Social Equity to be Imposed on Communities That Host Cannabis
In July, the Cannabis Control Commission voted to approve edits to revise 935 CMR 500.000: Adult Use of Marijuana and 935 CMR 501.000:...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Sep 12
- 2 min
When Rocks Do Not Make an Island
Land Court finds that historic Gravel Ledge lighthouse does not fall under the jurisdiction of the town of Hull.
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Sep 12
- 1 min
Rapid Fire Update - September 2023
New Air Regulation for Large Entities and Their Vehicles DEP adopted a new regulation 310 CMR 7.41: Large Entity Reporting Requirement,...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Proper Payment of Police Cadets Under the Wage Act
Cadets who are employed must be paid as police officers.
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Employment Discrimination and the “Cat’s Paw” Theory of Liability
A supervisor unaware of a corporate policy of discrimination may still act unlawfully by terminating an employee consistent with that policy
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Jul 27
- 1 min
Use of Public School Buildings for Political Purposes
School buildings may be used for political purposes.
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Jul 27
- 1 min
The Office of the Inspector General Reminds Municipalities to Avoid Bid-Splitting
Intentionally splitting purchases so as to be below $10,000 is illegal under G.L. c. 30B.
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Sackett v. EPA: Massachusetts Wetlands Regulation is Unchanged
Our readers may be aware that a recent United States Supreme Court Decision, Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, No. 21-454 (May...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Religious Uses Under the Dover Amendment, G. L. c. 40A, §3
Section 3 of The Zoning Act, G.L. c. 40A, also known as the Dover Amendment, provides that zoning may not “regulate or restrict the use...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Jun 26
- 2 min
When Bids Must be Opened Publicly Under Ch. 30B
A recent Appeals Court judgment in favor of the Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission in Airport Fuels, Inc. v. Martha’s Vineyard Airport...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- May 30
- 3 min
Proceeds from Tax Title Foreclosures – A Quick Take on the Supreme Court’s Decision
Tax title foreclosure pursuant to G.L. c. 60 has long been scrutinized due to the fact that Massachusetts taxpayers are not automatically...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- May 30
- 1 min
Rapid Fire Update - May 2023
Updates to the Municipal Records Retention Schedules The state imposes requirements on how long municipalities must retain municipal...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- May 30
- 1 min
Valuable Updates from DOR Division of Local Services
The Division of Local Services (DLR) publishes throughout the year helpful data and guidance of interest to all local officials. Its most...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- May 30
- 1 min
Tips for Successful Town Meetings
Now that most have completed their Annual Town Meetings, it may be helpful to share techniques and processes that have been helpful in...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- May 30
- 2 min
Changing the Scope of Easements Taken by Eminent Domain
The Supreme Judicial Court recently held that an easement taken for one purpose may require additional compensation to the subservient...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Incivility in Public Discourse Cannot Be Banned
On March 7, 2023, the Supreme Judicial Court unanimously ruled that “civility restraints on the content of speech at a public comment...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Mar 20
- 3 min
The "Strong" Fire Chief Statute Does Not Confer Lifetime Tenure
Many towns have accepted the provisions of G.L. c. 48, § 42, commonly referred to as the “strong” fire chief statute, in contrast to the...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Mar 20
- 1 min
ChatGPT and AI; Is Municipal Government Ready?
The latest buzz has been about the growth of AI, of which the one most commonly referred to is ChatGPT. What are the drawbacks of using...
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Miyares and Harrington, LLP
- Mar 20
- 1 min
Rapid Fire Updates - March 2023
Outdoor Dining and Alcohol Service Coming to an End Under Section 15 of Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2022, municipalities are allowed to...
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