Real Estate News Updates via Twitter
- As landfill space dwindles in Massachusetts, New Hampshire has become the state’s dumping ground bostonglobe.com/2021/07/19/met… via @BostonGlobe. David McCay 1 week ago
- Expect to see more of this: Maine bans toxic ‘forever chemicals’ #PFAS under groundbreaking new law theguardian.com/us-news/2021/j…. David McCay 2 weeks ago
- Helpful map from @MassDEP to track PFAS testing and results of public water systems: mass.gov/info-details/p…. David McCay 1 month ago
- From @MassDEP: about 20% of Mass. public drinking water systems testing over 20 ppt #PFAS limit. @MassDEP also te… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 1 month ago
- Although far more #PFAS issues and sites being identified by @MassDEP through public drinking water program and testing.. David McCay 1 month ago
- Updates from @MassDEP BWSC Advisory Comm. re #PFAS: @MassDEP seeing more #PFAS sites and sources identified throug… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 1 month ago
- RT @CalHGeol: Save the date for in-person @ABAEnvLaw #SEERFall 10/13 to 10/15 in Washington, DC.. David McCay 1 month ago
- #MassDEP setting up designated group in each division for #PFAS issues. Positive development, esp. for municipal p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 1 month ago
- Attending MassDEP Waste Site Cleanup Advisory Committee meeting this a.m. On the agenda (not surprisingly!): #PFAS. David McCay 1 month ago
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Monthly Archives: March 2020
Important Update – The Impact of Coronavirus on the Construction Industry
Since our post on March 18, a lot has happened from both a health and regulatory standpoint as far as the impact from the outbreak of COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) on local and state construction practice. Here is an update, as of … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Contracts
Tagged Construction, Contracts, coronavirus, COVID-19
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The Impact of Coronavirus on the Construction Industry
The outbreak of COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) has impacted all industries, including construction. First and foremost, we are in the midst of a public health crisis, and the safety and well-being of all project participants should be top of mind. We are … Continue reading
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Tagged Construction, Contracts, coronavirus, COVID-19, force majeure, Insurance, OSHA
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Executive Order Loosens Open Meeting Law Requirements During Coronavirus Emergency
Governor Baker signed an Executive Order relieving government boards and committees from compliance with certain Open Meeting Law requirements during the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. The Order gives public bodies greater leeway to hold closed-door and remote meetings, so that government agencies … Continue reading
Posted in Municipal, Open Meeting Law, Town Meeting
Tagged Open Meeting Law, Town Meeting
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SJC Reverses Appeals Court on Standing Requirements Under the Zoning Act – With Record Speed
All zoning conformities are alike, to rephrase Tolstoy’s famous opening line, but each zoning-related injury is injurious in its own way. Such has been the time-honored tenant of Massachusetts law for abutter standing under the Zoning Act. To successfully challenge … Continue reading
PFAS Concerns Mounting for Cities and Towns as MassDEP Proposes Maximum Contaminant Level in Drinking Water
Many of our readers will be aware that on December 27, 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) proposed a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for PFAS in drinking water of 20 parts per trillion (0.02 ug/L or ppt) for six PFAS … Continue reading
