Press Release • 9/22/2026
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) today issued a report, required by the process the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is using to procure an operator(s) to redevelop and operate the Commonwealth’s 18 highway service plazas.
In March 2026, MassDOT announced that it would…
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Advisory • 9/22/2026
A municipality that has adopted the Community Preservation Act (CPA) can raise revenue to acquire and
preserve historic assets, open spaces, community housing, and land for recreational use, in addition to
other eligible spending under M.G.L. Chapter 44B. As the primary stewards of CPA funds, municipalities
have a responsibility to use CPA funds effectively and only for appropriate purposes.
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Letter, Testimony • 9/21/2026
IG Shapiro opposes section 135A of House 5576, An Act Relative to Economic Development in the Commonwealth because it amends current law and requires DCR to offer leases to four rinks directly to three communities. While it may be appropriate in certain circumstances to offer municipalities a right of first refusal or a right to match lease proposals, it must be done in a fair and transparent manner with assurances that the facilities will be maintained appropriately.
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