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.
Foreclosure standing claim proceeds after court extends retroactively an Eaton holding requiring mortgagees to hold underlying notes.
Conviction of first-degree murder affirmed; life sentence vacated and remanded for resentencing to allow parole eligibility for sixteen-year-old defendant.
Murder conviction affirmed despite newly discovered evidence claims. Witness testimony that became available after Fifth Amendment waiver not considered new where defendant knew its content pretrial.
Defendant's Sixth Amendment right to public trial during jury empanelment waived where experienced trial counsel was aware of courtroom closure practice and failed to object.
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.
Defendant's petition for superintendence relief following normal appellate process properly denied.
