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Lawsuit Over Zoning Dismissed, But the Damage is Done

The Town of Kingston, Massachusetts won a lawsuit this week, filed over whether land around the town's commuter rail station was properly rezoned -- but lost the promised developer and a state grant for smart growth in the process.

September 24, 2010 - The Patriot Ledger

BioMap Aids Conservation Efforts

A map of Massachusetts' environmentally critical areas aids efforts to conserve undeveloped land and protect endangered species.

February 27, 2002 - The Patriot Ledger

Fighting Boston's Sprawling Traffic

State and regional planners keeping an eye on potential traffic choke points as suburban growth continues.

January 25, 2002 - The Patriot Ledger

Baby Boomers Fuel New Housing Boom

The nation's new housing boom is fueled by baby boomers. N

October 2, 2001 - The Patriot Ledger

Is The Massachusetts Preservation Act Unfair?

Critics claim Massachusetts Community Preservation Act unfairly benefits rich towns.

June 9, 2001 - The Patriot Ledger

Bill To Restrict Recreational Watercraft

Proposal would let Massachusetts towns ban or restrict powered personal watercraft if they are considered to be an environmental threat.

March 31, 2001 - The Patriot Ledger

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