When reconstruction of a pre-existing nonconforming residential structure would create new dimensional violations, a variance is required, not just a special permit with a no-substantial-detriment finding.
Appeals court affirms planning board approval of wind turbine on conservation land, finding adequate conditions addressing noise, shadow flicker, and safety concerns despite neighboring nursing home's objections.
Bank affirmed in quiet title action after foreclosure. Mortgagor cannot challenge valid assignment or prove notice-to-cure violation caused unfairness.
Intoxicated defendant's Miranda waiver valid despite emotional distress where police gave proper warnings, defendant understood rights, provided coherent statements, and made rational choices.
Courtroom closure during general jury questioning violated defendant's Sixth Amendment right to public trial despite brief duration; not de minimis.
Federal kidnapping conviction does not constitute a registrable "like violation" under Massachusetts sex offender statute where the two crimes lack similar statutory elements.
Defendant in contempt of Land Court order prohibiting landscaping business despite order's lack of formal injunction label. Clear command sufficient.
Murder in the second degree conviction on joint venture theory affirmed despite trial errors including improper closing argument language and flawed jury instruction regarding unrecorded police interrogation.
Age discrimination claim survives summary judgment where agency's stated business reason for demotion is disputed by conflicting evidence.
Expired restrictive covenants cannot be retroactively applied to invalidate prior subdivisions. Successor covenants not reformed absent evidence of mutual mistake.
