Shrewsbury voters have spoken: MBTA zoning plan is here to stay

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Shrewsbury voters have spoken: MBTA zoning plan is here to stay

Shrewsbury voters upheld the town’s MBTA Communities zoning that was passed last year, keeping the town in compliance with state law. On Tuesday, the Central Massachusetts town was the second to hold a referendum this year on the new zoning meant to increase housing production near public transit. Unlike Needham, which overturned the zoning that had passed at town meeting in 2024, Shrewsbury is protected from the consequences of not meeting the …

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After referendum, Shrewsbury keeps MBTA zoning