2 bedrooms I'm going to figure 2 adults 2 children. Let's say it's a 200 unit complex. That's 400 additional students. That may not seem like much to someone in the city but in central ma towns that is a huge amount of additional students.

That’s really important to know…especially in the teaching salary. Thank you!

That’s good to know! My sister lived in VT for some years so I had heard of Massholes but didn’t know if that was a real thing or hyperbole haha

January 6 supporters, my apologies, I should have written that more clearly!

For my town, it seems like 70-80% of the apartment units built around the trains have been 1-2 bedroom units. I don't think that's going to cause a massive influx in students in school.

Mass has a lot to offer. But don’t expect folks to be “friendly” like they are in the Midwest or the south.

Massholes tend to keep to themselves. I’ve heard transplants complain it can sometimes be difficult to meet new people / new friends after moving here.

As in “why are you talking to me, new person, I didn’t grow up and go to high school with you.”

This week on property brothers. Some paint, open floor plan, and granite countertops 650K resale.

In defense of this law, the change required is just zoning. As I am sure you know, there is more to building and development than just zoning. Indeed, zoning is just one step of many.

All this law requires is that the zoning not prohibit development of 15 units per acre. It does not override any other limiting concerns, such as sanitation and water. If a developer cannot adequately provide safe sanitation and drinking water to the development, they won't be allowed to build it no matter what the zoning says. On the flip side, if that 100+ acre farm that is for sale can be turned into a denser subdivision of town houses with safe sanitation and drinking water, then why shouldn't it be built? You're right that it will infuse more students into the local schools and more cars into the local roads*, but it will also infuse a lot more tax revenue into the town coffers to pay for those things.

* This is the only issue I take with the law. I worry this denser housing will only lead to more cars on the road instead of more MBTA commuters. The purpose of the law - access to MBTA - will be a failure unless we first fix and drastically expand the MBTA. For this reason, I am actually generally against this MBTA communities thing.

What’s j6?

He’ll just take it out of Facebook boomers

Coming up I thought it was funny how much belchertown kids wanted to be nothing like amherst ones

Nah, he ain’t responsible for the mess of MBTA. Kyle is a problem solver!

Agree but sometimes there a regulations on the size or quantity of septic systems allowed in an area depending on the water table, neighborhood etc.

I think Billerica was the only town that voted for Trump.

I agree that growth is coming but it should be natural and not forced. And more building should supply nore taxes is a big should. Generally with complexes the tax revenue doesn't match the added municpal burden and thus it is placed on rest of the community who in central ma are already struggling with surging costs.

you know taxes are a thing. New residents bring in new income

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Massachusetts is down 4.5 percent. That being said the Worcester County towns that are also being affected have seen overwhelmed elementary schools that were renovated or built in the past 10-20 years. So, yes our schools are packed and no it's not affordable to just build or renovate to add more space for the influx of additional students.

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Before you get here, investigate on requirements for teachers who are coming from other states. You need to take this test: https://www.doe.mass.edu/mtel/ to teach in the state within a specific number of years/months. There is a teacher shortage so it might not be as necessary to begin with but will be required. Also, join the union the first day that you can. If it was more affordable, I would suggest the Cape since they have a huge need for therapists and teachers, but check out southern NH along Essex County or the Worcester area.

Everything is a ripoff. Everything. Maybe Market Basket.

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Now do 1700

Been renting in MA for over a decade. I've never heard of this and as you found out it's flat out illegal in Massachusetts. I'm not even sure how they could legally determine your unit is the "source" of an insect infestation. That's like figuring out who gave you a cold. It's impossible.

Have you asked the leasing office about this? It may just be the case they're using a boilerplate lease across all their properties and didn't update that section to reflect Massachusetts specific law. If that's the case, they should remove it when you ask. If they refuse to remove it, RUN. It might be illegal, but they'll still take your deposit, and you'll have to claw it back in court.

I have to ask why there is a sewer system in a rural community though, that doesn't seem like it ever makes fiscal sense.