This article is shared from the Swampscott Tides. Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio, counsel for the Glover Residences project, presented revised plans for the 140-unit development to the Swampscott Planning Board on Monday, confirming that the historic Glover House will be preserved. “The goal with the Glover House is to integrate it within the development,” D’Ambrosio said. “They are not going to
In brief Gov. Maura Healey signed budget bill changes to G.L.c. 40A that replaced the “substantial hardship” variance standard with a lower “practical difficulty” threshold Zoning boards must now weigh housing production benefits against neighborhood impacts, and applicants can request residential use variances previously barred by many local bylaws The reforms, championed by REBA over an 18-month process, were drafted
Whether buying, selling, or investing in a business, every transaction carries some level of risk. Deal insurance is designed to help manage a variety of potential risks, allowing transactions to move forward more smoothly with greater certainty and ease. Deal Insurance compliments due diligence, by transferring certain identified or contingent risks to an insurer. Policies can be tailored to the
A proposed Massachusetts ballot initiative that would have allowed rent control measures to return to the Commonwealth will not appear before voters this fall after the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the proposal was unconstitutional. The Court’s decision centered on a provision that would have treated certain properties differently based on religious affiliation. According to the ruling, that distinction
The City of Boston has approved a new zoning framework for Chinatown after years of planning and community discussion. The changes are intended to guide future development while preserving the neighborhood's historic character and supporting local businesses. Among the updates are new district boundaries and revised development standards for different areas of Chinatown. The regulations place a greater emphasis on
Governor Maura Healey proposes new economic development legislation for Massachusetts, “Mass Winning Global Investment, Talent, and Innovation Act.” The new legislation is designed to strengthen the Commonwealth’s competitiveness. The act seeks to attract investment, support workforce development, and encourage business growth, aiming to position Massachusetts as a leader in emerging industries. The proposed bill includes approximately $305 million in capital
Recent changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) may provide significant tax benefits for manufacturers and other capital-intensive businesses. The legislation modifies the limitations on business interest deductions, allowing certain companies to deduct a greater portion of financing costs associated with growth and expansion. Collectively, these provisions aimed to encourage domestic investment, expand production capacity, and support research
Developer HYM Investment Group plans to move forward later this year with the next phase of the Suffolk Downs redevelopment, including a new apartment building and a 160-room hotel. The project remains one of the largest mixed-use developments in Greater Boston and continues to advance despite ongoing challenges in the commercial real estate market. Development activity at Suffolk Downs has
The MBTA has announced that its full transportation plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be released on June 11, just two days before the first match at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. While details are still being finalized, the agency has already begun implementing several improvements to prepare for the influx of visitors expected during the tournament. Planned upgrades
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued an executive order mandating the procurement of 10 gigawatts of new energy resources by 2035, utilizing an “all-of-the-above approach” that includes solar, wind, gas, nuclear, and storage. The order builds on Healey’s original goal in her 2024 climate act, which called for up to five gigawatts of new energy storage by 2030, increasing the mandate
Despite Massachusetts’ historic strength in robotics—spanning defense, logistics, medical, and manufacturing sectors—concerns are growing that our state is losing its edge. Fady Saad, who has spent over a decade investing in early-stage robotics ventures as co-founder of MassRobotics and a venture capitalist Cybernetix Ventmes, notes that fewer high-quality robotics startups are emerging locally, forcing his fund to look outside Massachusetts
Estimating a property’s value is critical to the purchase and sale process of commercial and residential properties. A property’s value is equally relevant to the financing terms agreed upon in a real estate development project. Real estate appraisals are used to determine the fair market value of a property and can be achieved through various techniques. Appraisals are heavily dependent
The U.S. housing market has shifted recently—this time in favor of buyers. According to the real estate firm Redfin Corp., a record of 16.31% of homes under contract in December of 2025 were cancelled—the highest rate since they began tracking in 2017. Redfin’s data shows that buyers have significant leverage with sellers outnumbering them by a 47% margin. This allows
D’Ambrosio LLP successfully obtained a full dismissal of a high-stakes lawsuit filed in the United States District Court of Boston against the City of Revere, challenging local government’s authority to impose safety measures on private residential property. The civil case number is 25-10844-LTS. The Plaintiff attempted to block a court-ordered fire safety measure imposed on an eighteen-story residential condominium building
A power of attorney is a legal document which appoints an individual to be your lawful attorney which authorizes that individual to act on your behalf. The person appointing and executing a power of attorney is referred to as the “principal.” The individual appointed is referred to as the principal’s “attorney in fact.” A power of attorney may be effective
The Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act is a state law that prohibits discrimination in employment. Codified under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151B, the law requires certain standards during the hiring process, promotions, job assignments, termination, and other aspects of employment. The statute makes it illegal for employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies to engage in discriminatory practices based on several
A trust is a legal tool where a person, often called the “grantor” or “settlor”, transfers assets from their own personal ownership to ownership by a “trust” where those assets are managed by a trustee on behalf of certain beneficiaries as designated by the grantor of the trust. Trust property can include anything from cash to stocks to real estate.
A retirement financial plan is a strategy for saving and investing money to support yourself comfortably after you stop working. It involves setting goals for how much money you will need, contributing to retirement accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs, and creating a plan to manage your finances during retirement, including how to withdraw your savings to cover expenses like housing,
In Massachusetts, cities and towns have a duty to collect property taxes and are empowered to do so under M.G.L. c. 59 & 60. When property taxes become delinquent for specific period of time, most municipalities place a lien on the property for the tax amount by recording an Instrument of Taking with the Registry of Deeds in the county
When a Massachusetts resident passes away owning assets in their name alone – collectively known as their estate – those assets generally must go through probate. Probate is a court-supervised process that appoints a personal representative, governs payment of the estate’s outstanding debts, and approves distributions of the remaining property to beneficiaries or heirs. The personal representative (formerly known as
This article is shared from the Swampscott Tides. Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio, counsel for the Glover Residences project, presented revised plans for the 140-unit development to the Swampscott Planning Board on Monday, confirming that the historic Glover House will be preserved. “The goal with the Glover House is to integrate it within the development,” D’Ambrosio said. “They are not going to
In brief Gov. Maura Healey signed budget bill changes to G.L.c. 40A that replaced the “substantial hardship” variance standard with a lower “practical difficulty” threshold Zoning boards must now weigh housing production benefits against neighborhood impacts, and applicants can request residential use variances previously barred by many local bylaws The reforms, championed by REBA over an 18-month process, were drafted
Whether buying, selling, or investing in a business, every transaction carries some level of risk. Deal insurance is designed to help manage a variety of potential risks, allowing transactions to move forward more smoothly with greater certainty and ease. Deal Insurance compliments due diligence, by transferring certain identified or contingent risks to an insurer. Policies can be tailored to the
A proposed Massachusetts ballot initiative that would have allowed rent control measures to return to the Commonwealth will not appear before voters this fall after the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the proposal was unconstitutional. The Court’s decision centered on a provision that would have treated certain properties differently based on religious affiliation. According to the ruling, that distinction
The City of Boston has approved a new zoning framework for Chinatown after years of planning and community discussion. The changes are intended to guide future development while preserving the neighborhood's historic character and supporting local businesses. Among the updates are new district boundaries and revised development standards for different areas of Chinatown. The regulations place a greater emphasis on
Governor Maura Healey proposes new economic development legislation for Massachusetts, “Mass Winning Global Investment, Talent, and Innovation Act.” The new legislation is designed to strengthen the Commonwealth’s competitiveness. The act seeks to attract investment, support workforce development, and encourage business growth, aiming to position Massachusetts as a leader in emerging industries. The proposed bill includes approximately $305 million in capital
Recent changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) may provide significant tax benefits for manufacturers and other capital-intensive businesses. The legislation modifies the limitations on business interest deductions, allowing certain companies to deduct a greater portion of financing costs associated with growth and expansion. Collectively, these provisions aimed to encourage domestic investment, expand production capacity, and support research
Developer HYM Investment Group plans to move forward later this year with the next phase of the Suffolk Downs redevelopment, including a new apartment building and a 160-room hotel. The project remains one of the largest mixed-use developments in Greater Boston and continues to advance despite ongoing challenges in the commercial real estate market. Development activity at Suffolk Downs has
The MBTA has announced that its full transportation plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be released on June 11, just two days before the first match at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. While details are still being finalized, the agency has already begun implementing several improvements to prepare for the influx of visitors expected during the tournament. Planned upgrades
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued an executive order mandating the procurement of 10 gigawatts of new energy resources by 2035, utilizing an “all-of-the-above approach” that includes solar, wind, gas, nuclear, and storage. The order builds on Healey’s original goal in her 2024 climate act, which called for up to five gigawatts of new energy storage by 2030, increasing the mandate
Despite Massachusetts’ historic strength in robotics—spanning defense, logistics, medical, and manufacturing sectors—concerns are growing that our state is losing its edge. Fady Saad, who has spent over a decade investing in early-stage robotics ventures as co-founder of MassRobotics and a venture capitalist Cybernetix Ventmes, notes that fewer high-quality robotics startups are emerging locally, forcing his fund to look outside Massachusetts
Estimating a property’s value is critical to the purchase and sale process of commercial and residential properties. A property’s value is equally relevant to the financing terms agreed upon in a real estate development project. Real estate appraisals are used to determine the fair market value of a property and can be achieved through various techniques. Appraisals are heavily dependent
The U.S. housing market has shifted recently—this time in favor of buyers. According to the real estate firm Redfin Corp., a record of 16.31% of homes under contract in December of 2025 were cancelled—the highest rate since they began tracking in 2017. Redfin’s data shows that buyers have significant leverage with sellers outnumbering them by a 47% margin. This allows
D’Ambrosio LLP successfully obtained a full dismissal of a high-stakes lawsuit filed in the United States District Court of Boston against the City of Revere, challenging local government’s authority to impose safety measures on private residential property. The civil case number is 25-10844-LTS. The Plaintiff attempted to block a court-ordered fire safety measure imposed on an eighteen-story residential condominium building
A power of attorney is a legal document which appoints an individual to be your lawful attorney which authorizes that individual to act on your behalf. The person appointing and executing a power of attorney is referred to as the “principal.” The individual appointed is referred to as the principal’s “attorney in fact.” A power of attorney may be effective
The Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act is a state law that prohibits discrimination in employment. Codified under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151B, the law requires certain standards during the hiring process, promotions, job assignments, termination, and other aspects of employment. The statute makes it illegal for employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies to engage in discriminatory practices based on several
A trust is a legal tool where a person, often called the “grantor” or “settlor”, transfers assets from their own personal ownership to ownership by a “trust” where those assets are managed by a trustee on behalf of certain beneficiaries as designated by the grantor of the trust. Trust property can include anything from cash to stocks to real estate.
A retirement financial plan is a strategy for saving and investing money to support yourself comfortably after you stop working. It involves setting goals for how much money you will need, contributing to retirement accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs, and creating a plan to manage your finances during retirement, including how to withdraw your savings to cover expenses like housing,
In Massachusetts, cities and towns have a duty to collect property taxes and are empowered to do so under M.G.L. c. 59 & 60. When property taxes become delinquent for specific period of time, most municipalities place a lien on the property for the tax amount by recording an Instrument of Taking with the Registry of Deeds in the county
When a Massachusetts resident passes away owning assets in their name alone – collectively known as their estate – those assets generally must go through probate. Probate is a court-supervised process that appoints a personal representative, governs payment of the estate’s outstanding debts, and approves distributions of the remaining property to beneficiaries or heirs. The personal representative (formerly known as