We recently had an opportunity to talk with traffic engineer, Ron Müller, P.E., of Ron Müller & Associates, Traffic Engineering and Consulting Services, based out of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, to get a better understanding of his profession. Here is an excerpt from...
Month: May 2012
Evidence in Boundary Disputes
Boundary disputes can arise in a number of ways. Perhaps a landowner wants to install a fence or septic system, and the location of the boundary line becomes an issue with the neighbor. Other cases can come about innocently, such as when a landowner discovers (via a...
Countdown to Summer: Beach Access
With summer weather upon us, beach and shoreline access is a timely topic. For beachfront or oceanfront (littoral) landowners, keeping trespassers off of their private property is often a primary concern. For beachgoers, access to the beach and ocean is the ultimate...
Appeals Under M.G.L. c. 40A, § 17: De Novo Review and Deference to Boards
Understanding the judicial standard of review is important for litigants in zoning appeals filed under M.G.L. c. 40A, § 17, including the denial or approval of special permits and variances, and, in some cases, site plan review. Such appeals also include zoning...