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In cities and towns across Mass. a landmark — and controversial — zoning mandate unfolds

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An MBTA Commuter Rail train arrives in Ipswich. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)
An MBTA Commuter Rail train arrives in Ipswich. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Residents and leaders from around Greater Boston discuss the MBTA Communities Act, which requires cities and towns in the T's service area to allow for more dense housing development. Lexington's Mike Kennealy, Brookline's Paul Warren, Newton's Deb Crossley and Ipswich's Charlotte Kahn, along with Boston Globe reporter Andrew Brinker, join Radio Boston to talk about the approaches from different towns.

This segment aired on June 5, 2024.

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