The Pelham Corp. et al. v. Town of Framingham

Favorable court order confirming property owner’s status as a Chapter 121A corporation does not entitle them to public services.

Issue

Is an apartment building entitled to municipal trash collection based on its status as a Massachusetts Redevelopment Corporation established pursuant to Chapter 121A?

Challenge

To prove that Pelham was not entitled to trash collection.

Outcome

Secured a favorable court order confirming that a property owner’s status as a Chapter 121A corporation did not entitle it to specific public services and was thus required to pay for trash removal, and awarding damages for past municipal trash collection services.