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November 19: NAIOP 2024 Annual Meeting & Holiday Soirée
Join NAIOP Massachusetts for the 2024 Holiday Soirée at the iconic View Boston in Back Bay for a spectacular evening of celebration at our Annual Meeting and festive Holiday Party!
This highly anticipated event offers the perfect opportunity to connect with industry leaders and reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. The event will begin at 5:00 PM with a brief year-end Annual Meeting, where members will vote to confirm Douglas Manz of The HYM Investment Group as the 2025 NAIOP Massachusetts President and elect Board members with terms expiring in 2027.
Following the meeting, explore the breathtaking View Boston spaces and enjoy a cocktail party with exceptional views of Boston. With several hundred professionals expected to attend, it’s a great opportunity to kick-off the holiday season by connecting with colleagues and friends across the industry.
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Governor Signs Economic Development Compromise – Permit Extension Act Included
On November 20, Governor Maura Healey signed The Mass Leads Act into law.
The nearly $4 billion legislation includes several of NAIOP’s priorities including a Permit Extension Act; An Act to Safeguard Municipal Permitting; Establishment of a Permit Regulatory Office; and the creation of a Qualified Data Center Tax Credit.
NAIOP is immensely grateful to Governor Maura Healey, Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka for their leadership to ensure this critical legislation is enacted.
NAIOP also applauds the Conference Committee members, Chairman Aaron Michlewitz; Chairman Michael Rodrigues; Chairman Jerald Parisella; Chairman Barry Finegold; Representative David Muradian; and Senator Peter Durant for their hard work over many months to advance a bold and balanced final bill.
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NAIOP Massachusetts Announces Recipients of President’s Award and Government Affairs Champion Award
BOSTON, MA – NAIOP Massachusetts, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 President’s Award and the 2024 Government Affairs Champion Award. The awards will be presented at the Chapter’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 19.
The 2024 President’s Award will be presented to Debbie Osheroff, NAIOP’s Director of Membership & Administration in recognition of her outstanding contributions to NAIOP’s growth and success.
Michael McDermott of Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, P.C., will be awarded the 2024 Government Affairs Champion Award, for his invaluable contributions to advancing NAIOP’s advocacy.
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ADVOCACY ALERT: Sullivan & Worcester Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of NAIOP Massachusetts urging SJC to Affirm the Attorney General’s Ability to Enforce Section 3A of the Zoning Act
On Monday, September 16, 2024, law firm Sullivan & Worcester filed an amicus brief on behalf of NAIOP Massachusetts – The Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) in the case of Attorney General v. Town of Milton and Joe Atchue, in his official capacity. At issue is whether or not Section 3A of the Zoning Act (otherwise known as the MBTA Communities Law) provides the sole remedy for noncompliance with the law, and whether, and to what extent, the Attorney General’s office is authorized and has standing to enforce compliance with the Section.
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