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 Issue of June 26, 2006 
   
A Sheltered Life
Officials at organizations that help the homeless often say their mission is not simply to put roofs over the heads of those without homes, but to end the problem of chronic homelessness altogether.
Snob Snub
The highest court in the commonwealth recently ensured that Chapter 40B can still be accurately known as the state’s anti-snob zoning law. The state Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled against foes of a proposed Andover apartment building, a Chapter 40B project where 25 percent of the units would be affordable.
DOB Deserves Recognition
By Eugene Foley
It’s pretty tough to stay innovative, flexible and spry when you turn 100, but Massachusetts Commissioner of Banks Steve Antonakes convinced all attendees at last week’s symposium celebrating the milestone for the state Division of Banks that the DOB has managed to do so.

Are Banks Ready for the Future of Home Equity Lending?
By James D. Jones
In October 2005, a group of Massachusetts community bankers participated in an interactive electronic polling session designed to better understand the current state and the anticipated future of Massachusetts home equity lending. The session was part of a Massachusetts Bankers Association home equity seminar.

Check and Balance
Banker and Tradesman's political cartoon.


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