Christopher Vaccaro
Special To Banker & TradesmanChristopher R. Vaccaro is a partner at Dalton & Finegold in Andover.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Jan 26, 2025
Although the resort town of Barnstable fits the demographic requirements of a gateway municipality, it lacked the typical industrial history and immigrant cultures – until offshore wind projects started taking root offshore.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Dec 29, 2024
Before joining the chorus of promoters of “affordable housing,” one might want to consider the meaning of that term, and its consequences.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Nov 24, 2024
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus stated centuries ago that change is the only constant in life. A few things expected to bring change to the Massachusetts real estate industry in 2025.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Oct 27, 2024
Massachusetts recently doubled its annual historic tax credit limit, but while they’re attractive for those committed to preserving historic buildings, they must be used with caution.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Sep 29, 2024
How much new and rehabilitated housing can $5.16 billion and a number of Zoning Act changes buy? We will find out over the next five years.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Aug 25, 2024
Classic Restaurant Concepts LLC had high hopes when it started building out what was intended to be a destination restaurant in Harvard Square in early 2016.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Jul 28, 2024
In a case involving the Massachusetts appeal bond statute in a summary process eviction case, the Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled against a family that had been occupying a foreclosed property for 11 years without making mortgage or rent payments.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Jun 23, 2024
A Land Court judge in early April ruled on a dispute over a peculiar real estate side agreement between Provincetown neighbors involving a poorly-drafted side agreement.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | May 26, 2024
Massachusetts is blessed with abundant navigable harbors ideal for marinas. These properties are in high demand, but they present special due diligence issues.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Apr 28, 2024
This month’s unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision in favor of a California homeowner may have implications for inclusionary development and linkage regulations here in Massachusetts. California’s El Dorado County is nestled between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Much of...
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Mar 24, 2024
The attorney general’s lawsuit suggests that she will not wait to find out whether the loss of access to specific state funding programs will eventually persuade Milton to adopt compliant zoning.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Feb 25, 2024
The vast majority of mortgage loans are repaid without incident, but when they go into default, peculiar twists and turns can ensue. A federal district court decision issued in January, involving a home in Framingham, offers an example.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Jan 28, 2024
The new Fitchburg Arts Community demonstrates a potential playbook for successful financing of housing through public subsidies in Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Dec 24, 2023
The Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss an activist’s case, however, leaves the question unsettled of who can sue over Americans with Disabilities Act violations.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Nov 26, 2023
What rules to municipalities have to follow in complying with the MBTA Communities transit-oriented zoning law? What deadlines matter? Who decides if a town is doing the right thing?
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Oct 29, 2023
The Supreme Judicial Court has upheld the validity of rent acceleration clauses in commercial leases in a recent case.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Sep 24, 2023
Graves Light marks the outer edge of the Boston Harbor Islands and a huge, semi-submerged ledge. But a dispute involving a property tax bill ignited a question: What town is it in?
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Aug 27, 2023
Landlords of apartment buildings in Malden and Canton hired a Texas company to screen tenant applications automatically, prompting a pair of rejected tenants to file a court challenge.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Jul 30, 2023
Many disruptions from the COVID pandemic are now behind us, but litigation related to those disruptions continues to work its way through Massachusetts courts.
by Christopher R. Vaccaro | Jun 25, 2023
A new Supreme Court ruling is likely to affect the enforcement of property tax liens in Massachusetts.