DLS Issues Informational Guideline Releases

It was great to see so many of you at Massachusetts Municipal Association's Annual Conference in January. We hope that you picked up some...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, government bodies have seen a rise in virtual meetings through platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams....

The Annual Town Meeting can last for days. Even if the business is accomplished in one day, the long hours can lure attendees into a...

Attorney General Presentation on Bylaw Review; DLS “Meet DLS” The Attorney General’s Municipal Law Unit will offer a review of the...

Welcome to 2024. A new year and new developments in municipal law. We hope all your resolutions are fulfilled. Are you attending the...

The legislature has been busy updating some important municipal finance laws and some of these updates may have fallen under the radar....

The Cannabis Control Commission issued as part of its packet for its January 11, 2024, meeting, a model Host Community Agreement. The...

A recent case discussed what factors may determine when land has been designated for a specific municipal purpose. The determination is...

Training to Increase Diversity in Procurement; Updated Open Meeting Law Guide and Educational Materials

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

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

Rapid Fire Updates

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

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

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

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...

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!...

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...