Posts by Anastasia Daou
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.
Read MoreNAIOP 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.
Read MoreADVOCACY 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.
Read MoreADVOCACY ALERT: NAIOP Secures Office Conversation Tax Credit and Defeats Right of First Refusal; Legislature Does Not Advance Economic Development or Climate Bills; Uncertain Future for Boston Proposals
Read on for NAIOP’s legislative wrap-up on the topics relevant to the industry including;
NAIOP’s successful advocacy securing a Nation-Leading Office Conversion Tax Credit, Defeats Right of First Refusal, in Housing Bond Bill;
The status of the Permit Extension Act and other economic development priorities;
The status of the climate legislation; and
The status of Boston’s property tax and BPDA reform proposals.
Read More