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- in Massachusetts Soils Study by @ to help understand PFAS background levels in Mass. Also fini… . David McCay
- Mass. Interagency Task Force recommends phasing out PFAS in consumer products, expand PFAS regulation, enhanc… . David McCay
- Interagency Task Force report issued on 4/20. available at malegislature.gov/Commissions/De…. David McCay
- Attending @'s Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup Advisory Committee meeting this a.m. prominently on the agenda. Updates to come.... David McCay
- Solutions for soil disposal problems? @ relying on private sector to propose projects to receive soils. My… . David McCay
- And not a shocker from @: disposal of soils become bigger and bigger problem. Affecting redevelopmen… . David McCay
- From @: latest @ toxicity data could result in significantly lower PFAS regulatory limits, even lo… . David McCay
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The Perils of Mobile Communication and Real Estate Negotiation
The rapid expansion in mobile communication has stretched the limits of many longstanding legal frameworks, including the Statute of Frauds (“SOF”) (G.L. c. 259 § 1). This is certainly the case with respect to real estate transactions. In fact, 97% … Continue reading
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Upset About Your Easement? Why You Might Reconsider Turning to the Zoning Act for Relief
In its recent June 2016 decision in Picard v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Westminster, et al., the SJC held that “a claimed injury to a private easement right [was not] sufficient to confer standing to challenge a zoning determination … Continue reading
Posted in Easements, Uncategorized, Zoning
Tagged 40A, Easements, person aggrieved, Picard, standing, Westminster, Zoning Board of Appeals
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MassDEP Offers Manufacturers Amnesty Under Toxics Use Reduction Act, a Likely Prelude to Increased Enforcement
If you are a Massachusetts manufacturer suspected of using toxic chemicals in your production process, you may have been among the hundreds of recipients in recent weeks of a notice letter from MassDEP about mandatory chemical use reporting under TURA, … Continue reading
Lt. Gov. Polito to Give Keynote at Boroughs+ Economic Development Summit on Jan. 26
Mirick O’Connell is proud to sponsor the Boroughs+ Economic Development Summit on January 26 at the Doubletree Hotel in Westborough. The summit will feature a keynote address from Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. To register for … Continue reading
MassDEP Obtains Judgment From Superior Court for $265k Fine at Taunton Plating Facility
According to a press release issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) today, the Suffolk Superior Court issued a judgment against a New York City-based company for failing to properly address historical contamination at the former Kent Silversmith … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental, Hazardous Materials, Uncategorized
Tagged David McCay, Environmental Attorney, Hazardous waste, Massachusetts Contingency Plan, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Massachusetts environmental attorney, Massachusetts real estate litigator, MassDEP, Superior Court
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On Solid Ground’s Top Five Stories of 2014
With the year coming to an end, we take a moment to look back at the year that was. Each year brings new developments in real estate, environmental and construction law, and 2014 was no exception. Here’s our top five … Continue reading
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ATB: Solar Energy Systems Exempt From Property Taxes
Solar energy systems providing power to off-site locations are exempt from local property taxes, according to a ruling from the Appellate Tax Board. The ATB’s decision in Forrestall Enterprises, Inc. v. Board of Assessors of the Town of Westborough may … Continue reading
Posted in Municipal, Uncategorized, Westborough
Tagged Property Taxes, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy
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Massachusetts Revises Its Building Code Adding Increased Energy Efficiency Standards
Following up on my post dated November 15, 2012, as of July 1, 2014, the International Energy Conservation Code (“IECC”) 2012 went into effect, replacing the former baseline building energy code regulations. The Commonwealth’s adoption of the updated code is … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Environmental, Uncategorized
Tagged Construction, Environmental
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MAPC: Region Needs 435,000 New Housing Units by 2040
The greater Boston area – including MetroWest – will need to add 435,000 new housing units by 2040 in order to sustain economic growth, according to a new report issued by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Without additional housing, … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Development, MetroWest, Uncategorized
Tagged affordable housing, Housing
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SJC to Rule on Tax Status of Forest Land
In a case that could have broad – and expensive – implications for conservation organizations statewide, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) must decide whether forest land owned by a nonprofit is entitled to a charitable exemption from property taxes. New … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental, Municipal, Open Space, Uncategorized
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CPA Grants to Churches Raise Constitutional Questions
A national religious liberty watchdog group is warning towns and cities against spending Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds on church buildings – a practice that has paid for historic preservation work at dozens of religious structures throughout Massachusetts. Municipalities frequently … Continue reading
Posted in Historic Preservation, Municipal, Uncategorized
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Leasing and LEED: Things a Landlord Should Consider
As area businesses seek to “go green,” we are seeing an increasing interest in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings. This raises important leasing issues for both landlords and tenants. In this post, I’ll outline the key … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Contracts, Lease, Uncategorized
Tagged Landlord, Lease, LEED, Tenant
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