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Last update: 9 hours agoHousing: A Massachusetts town’s plan to count attic space toward accessory dwelling units is facing a lawsuit testing the state’s 900-square-foot cap. On the Cape, rising home prices and mortgage costs continue to squeeze year-round residents, while housing advocates warn that slow, unpredictable permitting can stall projects even where zoning allows them. Energy and Ethics: Eversource employees and lobbyists contributed nearly $18,000 to Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll this year; weeks later, Healey urged federal officials to speed review of a $300 million gas-pipeline expansion. Her office says the donations did not affect her position. Transit: The MBTA has cleared federal safety oversight, but advocates say it still needs sustained repair funding, and shutdowns remain part of the work. Health Care: Boston Medical Center nurses averted a strike with a three-year contract, while Mass General Brigham nurses remain in talks with a strike looming.
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