‘Tipping point’ of overdevelopment closer with state ruling

‘Tipping point’ of overdevelopment closer with state ruling

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) has been fighting to keep its authority over development on the Island since April.  After a state ruling by the Massachusetts Housing Appeals Committee (HAC) stripped the MVC of its ability to review projects proposed under a state statute that calls for a percentage of the project to include affordable housing in exchange for local zoning exemptions. c, Commissioners are appealing the decision.