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Harrington Heep, LLP
Jan 17, 20241 min read
Rapid Fire Updates - January 2024
Training to Increase Diversity in Procurement; Updated Open Meeting Law Guide and Educational Materials


Harrington Heep, LLP
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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...


Harrington Heep, LLP
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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....


Harrington Heep, LLP
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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...


Harrington Heep, LLP
Nov 30, 20231 min read
Rapid Fire Updates - November 2023
Rapid Fire Updates


Miyares and Harrington, LLP
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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....


Miyares and Harrington LLP
Oct 19, 20232 min read
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


Miyares and Harrington, LLP
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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!...


Miyares and Harrington, LLP
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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...


Miyares and Harrington, LLP
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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,...


Miyares and Harrington, LLP
Sep 11, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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...


Miyares and Harrington, LLP
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Proper Payment of Police Cadets Under the Wage Act
Cadets who are employed must be paid as police officers.


Miyares and Harrington, LLP
Jul 27, 20232 min read
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


Miyares and Harrington, LLP
Jul 27, 20231 min read
Use of Public School Buildings for Political Purposes
School buildings may be used for political purposes.


Miyares and Harrington, LLP
Jul 27, 20231 min read
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.