Supreme Judicial Court affirmed that assessments for storm preparedness investigations do not constitute an unconstitutional taking when companies cannot pass costs to consumers, provided the department ensures adequate rates of return.
Municipality must pay police captain's accrued compensatory time under Wage Act; special act governing municipal budgets does not override wage payment obligations.
Affirmed dismissal of judicial review challenge to DEP penalty where appellant failed to post required escrow or demonstrate inability to pay or substantial question of law.
Court affirmed transfer of severely disabled resident from closing facility to new facility where improved orientation and mobility services provided substantial evidence of benefit.
Transfer of profoundly disabled individual from closing developmental center to smaller facility upheld where evidence showed improved recreational activities and continuity of familiar staff.
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.
Competing waterfront project must meet regulatory criteria based on reasonable feasibility, not conclusive proof of all permits and approvals.
Appeals from Department of Telecommunications and Cable orders are governed by chapter 25, section 5, not chapter 30A. Case dismissed as moot after department provided proper notice.
Transfer statute requires administrative hearing to compare proposed placement with current residence, not to consider multiple alternatives beyond DDS's single proposal.
