Milton, an affluent suburb south of Boston, faces a significant decision during its Special Town Meeting on June 16, where voters will consider two rezoning proposals tied to the state's MBTA Communities Act. After prolonged debates and a history of defiance towards the act, Milton has recently submitted an action plan to comply with the law. The outcome of the meeting could dictate whether the town continues cooperating or retreats from compliance after earlier voter opposition to a 2023 rezoning plan.
Milton's resistance to the MBTA Communities Act has drawn attention statewide, making the upcoming Special Town Meeting pivotal in determining its compliance and future housing strategy.
The town's prior attempt at rezoning was overturned by voters, reflecting the community's ambivalence towards multifamily housing, thereby complicating Milton's path to compliance.
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