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Nov 30
2 min

Hybrid Meetings and Technical Challenges

Perhaps your boards and committees are meeting again in person, but you would like to continue to offer the public an online link to...

HarringtonHeep

Nov 30
2 min

Holiday Season and Acceptance of Gifts

At this time of year, citizens and users of public services may choose to thank public employees with small gifts at this time of year....

The Attorney General’s Municipal Law Unit Approves with Concerns a New MBTA Communities’ Bylaw

HarringtonHeep

Nov 30
2 min

The Attorney General’s Municipal Law Unit Approves with Concerns a New MBTA Communities’ Bylaw

The Municipal Law Unit approved a Pembroke zoning bylaw amendment intended to comply with zoning requirements for MBTA Communities...

HarringtonHeep

Nov 30
1 min

Rapid Fire Updates - November 2023

Rapid Fire Updates

Attorney General Opines that the Tax Lien Foreclosure Law is Unconstitutional

Miyares and Harrington, LLP

Oct 27
2 min

Attorney General Opines that the Tax Lien Foreclosure Law is Unconstitutional

Our last newsletter reported on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County, 598 U.S. 631 (2023), in which the Court held

Miyares and Harrington, LLP

Oct 19
1 min

October 2023 News & Events

The end of October is the time of Samhain, the ancient celebration of the transition from harvest season to the restful winter period....

Updates on Processes for Classification of Chapter Land

Miyares and Harrington LLP

Oct 19
2 min

Updates on Processes for Classification of Chapter Land

Long-time readers of our newsletter will be well-versed in the intricacies of the reduction of real property tax assessments for certain lan

Client Alert -9/25/23 - Investment of Trust Funds - New Option Requires Town Meeting Approval

Miyares and Harrington, LLP

Sep 25
2 min

Client Alert -9/25/23 - Investment of Trust Funds - New Option Requires Town Meeting Approval

With Town Meeting season upon us we would like to alert you to recent legislation that provides a new option for the investment of trust...

Miyares and Harrington, LLP

Sep 12
1 min

September 2023 News & Events

We hope our readers had a restful summer. We have made it through the dog days of August. Welcome to hurricane season and back to school!...

MA Dept. of Revenue Releases Guidance on Retaining Surplus Proceeds from Tax Title Foreclosures

Miyares and Harrington, LLP

Sep 12
2 min

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...

Social Equity to be Imposed on Communities That Host Cannabis

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:...

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.

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,...

Client Alert September 11, 2023 - Guidance on Tax Title Foreclosure Surplus Proceeds

Miyares and Harrington, LLP

Sep 11
2 min

Client Alert September 11, 2023 - Guidance on Tax Title Foreclosure Surplus Proceeds

On May 25, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County. At issue in the case was what...

Miyares and Harrington, LLP

Jul 27
1 min

July 2023 News & Events

We are thrilled to announce that Bryan Bertram and Chris Brown have been elevated to partnership of the firm! Bryan and Chris are...

Proper Payment of Police Cadets Under the Wage Act

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.

Employment Discrimination and the “Cat’s Paw” Theory of Liability

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

Use of Public School Buildings for Political Purposes

Miyares and Harrington, LLP

Jul 27
1 min

Use of Public School Buildings for Political Purposes

School buildings may be used for political purposes.

The Office of the Inspector General Reminds Municipalities to Avoid Bid-Splitting

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.

Miyares and Harrington, LLP

Jun 26
1 min

June 2023 News & Events

We congratulate Ivria Glass Fried on her election as Vice President and Chris Brown on his election as Executive Board Member of the...

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