Town of Milton v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

This bill in equity brought by the town of Milton (town) for declaratory relief under G. L. c. 231A seeks to “determine the powers of the . . . [Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Authority)] with respect to the proposed rapid transit extension from Ashmont to Mattapan.” The trial judge made “Rulings and Order for Decree,” and filed a “Report of Material Facts.” The town appealed from a final decree which, inter alla, dismissed the bill.1 The evidence is reported.

We summarize the findings of the judge. On or about *469August 17, 1966, the' general manager of the Authority, “a body…