Affirmed administrative approval of transferring profoundly disabled resident from Fernald Developmental Center to Wrentham based on substantial evidence of improved services and sufficient space.
Transfer of profoundly intellectually disabled resident approved despite guardians' objections; substantial evidence supported finding that move would improve services and quality of life.
Neighbors' appeal to zoning board was untimely where they had constructive notice of the owner's driveway proposal and duty to inquire. Common driveway providing access to residential homes is permissible accessory use.
Traffic stop for tinted license plate cover unconstitutional where cover does not obscure the registration numbers or reduce legibility.
Reversed. Trial judge erred in discharging a deliberating juror without proper hearing and in failing to instruct remaining jurors that discharge was personal, not case-related.
Teacher with professional status retains collective bargaining rights and procedural protections when license lapses unless formally terminated under state law.
Motion to withdraw guilty plea vacated for lack of evidentiary hearing and findings when defendant's affidavit conflicted with plea documents.
Affirmed orders establishing guardianship and authorizing involuntary antipsychotic medication under substituted judgment standard where evidence supported finding that incompetent patient would consent if capable.
Marijuana decriminalization law does not prevent search warrant based on overwhelming odor and indicia of criminal drug distribution; firearm found in hidden compartment admissible under inevitable discovery.
Court vacates order imposing custody conditions where judge found no parental unfitness despite concluding children needed care and protection.
