Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Keith L. Miller owns at least 24 properties in Chelsea, Newton, Arlington and Brighton.
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has ordered a Newton landlord to pay $75,000 and de-lead his rental units after he allegedly violated state housing, lead paint, consumer protection and anti-discrimination laws. Keith L. Miller, of Newton, owned and managed at least 24 residential units in Newton, Chelsea, Arlington and Brighton, according to a press release issued today by Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office. “In a rental market as large as Greater Boston’s, it’s important that tenants know their rights and that landlords follow the law,” Coakley said in the press release. “This settlement demonstrates that there are serious consequences for landlords who would sacrifice public safety to save a few dollars.” The consent …
Sunday, June 24, 2012
A total of $1.5 million was awarded to similar programs statewide.
Both the Newton-Brookline Consumer Office and Metropolitan Mediation Services (which serves Newton District Court) recently received grant funding provided by Attorney General Martha Coakley's office and Local Consumer Aid Fund grants. According to a press release issued by Coakley's office, nearly $1.5 million in grants was recently awarded consumer aid and mediation programs across the state. “These local programs are important community partners throughout the Commonwealth,” Coakley said in the press release. “They provide guidance, resources, and voluntary mediation to consumers who may be victims of fraud, deception or unfair business practices. We are very pleased to be able to expand our program to Berkshire County this year, …
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The mayor is looking for a Department of Public Utilities investigation and/or hearing regarding NSTAR's response after this weekend's storm.
Newton Mayor Setti Warren has requested that Attorney General Martha Coakley and the Department of Public Utilities investigate NSTAR's performance and response to the October 30 snowstorm. In his letter, Warren says NSTAR's response "missed the mark on all expectations, causing substantial strife to the citizen's of the city of Newton." To view a copy of this letter, click the .pdf to the right. Four days after the storm hit the region, more than 250 Newton customers are still without power, according to an updated on NSTAR's website posted at noon today. Warren explains that his office contacted NSTAR prior to the weekend storm for a "storm desk" phone number, which was supposed to provide information regarding power restoration and …
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6:53 pm on Sunday, June 24, 2012
what ever became of past city solicitor Dan Funk?? mediation specialist?? more ›