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Towns say they will return to town meeting in January to seek MBTA‑compliance zoning changes

Town of Lakeville Select Board (joint meeting with Freetown Select Board) · November 6, 2025
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Summary

Lakeville and Freetown officials said they are working with consultants to revise zoning to meet MBTA Communities requirements and are targeting a special town meeting on Jan. 26, 2026. The towns hope to preserve grant eligibility while the state monitors progress.

Town officials reported at a Nov. 3 joint meeting that both communities are working with consultants to revise local zoning to comply with the MBTA Communities law and that they plan to place zoning articles before town meeting in January.

Deb, the town administrator who spoke for Freetown, said the town is preparing…

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