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However, the HAC’s discretion to overturn local decisions applies only to cases involving a city or town that has not met its regional fair share obligations under the statute. If the city or town meets one of the statutory minima, the HAC is required to uphold the decision as “consistent with local needs.” For more details, please contact our best 40B Compliance Consultants at 617-782-2300.

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