Mark Your Calendar
June 23rd: 2025 Annual President's Invitational Golf Tournament
We invite you to spend a day with us at the renowned Brae Burn Country Club, enjoying golf, networking, and celebrating an incredible cause, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts & Rhode Island.
Whether you're an experienced golfer or just getting started, the event offers something for everyone:
- 18-hole Tournament: Play your own ball on one of the region’s most prestigious courses (Sold Out)
- 9-hole Scramble:Â A fun and social format, ideal for casual golfers (Two Available)
- Golf Clinic:Â Designed for newer golfers looking to develop their skills in a relaxed, instructional setting
The day also includes a catered lunch, cocktail reception with opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders, a silent auction, raffle prizes, and more.
July 8th: Summer Tee Off
Kick off the summer with NAIOP at Five Iron Golf, Boston’s premier indoor social hub!
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and casual competition.
This vibrant venue offers more than just golf, enjoy access to high-tech simulators featuring games like Slapshot Hockey, Breakaway Soccer, Foot Golf, Bowl-a-Rama, Disc-Go Golf, and even Zombie Dodgeball.
Enjoy swinging a club, launching a puck, or just soaking up the lively lounge atmosphere - there’s something for everyone.
Light bites, drinks, and great company will round out the experience, perfect for catching up with colleagues or making new industry connections.
Feature Blog Posts
Judge Dismisses Case Against MBTA Communities Act; Draft BERDO Amendments Released; NAIOP Comments on Article 80 Proposal; Regulatory Deadlines Impacting New and Existing Buildings Approaching
In June, there were important updates related to the MBTA Communities Act, the Article 80 Modernization process, and the City of Boston’s BERDO regulations.
Additionally, the Building Code Concurrency Period between the 9th and 10th Editions ends on June 30, 2025; and statewide large building energy reporting begins June 30.
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Governor Files Energy Affordability Legislation; DOER Hosts Building Energy Reporting Webinar
On May 13, the Healey-Driscoll Administration filed energy affordability legislation designed to save customers money, bring more energy into Massachusetts, increase accountability of the utilities and drive innovation.Â
On Monday, May 19, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is hosting a webinar to provide a guided walkthrough of the energy reporting guidelines for the Large Building Energy Reporting Law. Attendees will learn how to obtain, report, and submit their building energy benchmarking report. The tools discussed will include ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and the Building Energy Analysis (BEAM) Tool. Reporting is due by June 30, 2025.
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Permanent MBTA Communities Regulations in Effect
On Monday, April 14, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the release of final regulations for M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 3A, otherwise known as the MBTA Communities Act. These regulations are in effect.
According to the final regulations, communities that did not meet prior deadlines to submit new zoning to the state will have until July 14, 2025 to submit a district compliance application to EOHLC. Communities designated as adjacent small towns still have a December 31, 2025 deadline to submit district compliance applications.
NAIOP is grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for advancing successful implementation of the MBTA Communities Act. According to the announcement, currently, 68 communities are deemed compliant or conditionally compliant with the Act. A total of 119 communities have adopted multifamily zoning to comply with the law.
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