A Warning from Governor Healey & Attorney General Campbell, plus some fun, local events

May 27th, 2026

Consumer Guide: Working With a Real Estate Attorney

Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you can make. Many professionals are available to help you throughout the homebuying process, including a real estate attorney. When navigating the homebuying process, this is how a real estate attorney can help you.

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Report: Massachusetts zoning reform not enough to stimulate ADU production

Massachusetts municipalities received more than 1,600 applications for accessory dwelling unit permits and issued more than 1,200 in the past year. That is a sizable increase from the few hundred ADUs constructed over the past decades through local policies, but falls short of what advocates say is needed, and short of the Healey administration’s own target of 1,600 to 2,000 units per year.

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Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell Warn Against Illegal Renter-Paid Broker Fees

“Any broker or landlord who continues trying to charge illegal fees is breaking the law, taking advantage of renters who are already struggling with high housing costs, and will be at risk of losing their license,” said Governor Healey. “Renters should know their rights, and if anyone tries to charge them unlawful fees, they should report it immediately.”

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LOCAL EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Artisan Market at the Mills

Sunday 5/31 from 10am-3pm

The Artisan Market at the Mills is the largest handmade market in North Andover, featuring ~120 artisans and specialty food vendors from all over New England.

The 2026 Artisan Market will be held on Sunday, May 31st from 10-3 and is a rain or shine event. The Market will be held in the parking lot behind the West Mill at 50 High St. Ample parking is available directly across the street in the East Mill parking garage.

Admission to the market and parking are both free. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome!

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Stevens-Coolidge Guided House Tour

Sunday 5/31 at 11am

Discover the stories behind the walls of one of North Andover’s historic gems. Join us for a guided tour of Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, a Colonial Revival treasure that reflects early 20th-century elegance and global influence. Once the summer home of Helen Stevens Coolidge and John Gardner Coolidge—a diplomat and descendant of Thomas Jefferson and nephew of Isabella Stewart Gardner—the historic house offers a unique glimpse into the lifestyle, travels, and tastes of a well-connected New England family.

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Fuel Saving Tips

Studies have repeatedly shown that personal driving habits are the single biggest factor that affects vehicle fuel consumption. Adopting new and improved driving behaviors not only makes car travel safer, but it can also contribute to significant savings at the gas pump. Here are some simple ways you can improve your car’s gas mileage.

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Devito Law Offices is Here to Help

We know that legal matters can be overwhelming. When you work with DeVito Law, you can rest assured that you are in experienced hands. Our background encompasses years of practice in real estate transactions, wills, trusts and estate planning, and business and civil litigation. We will guide you through the legal process, taking the time to explain legal matters in language that is easy to understand. You will receive prompt, courteous, and thorough communication throughout the process.

DeVito Law Offices was founded by Antonietta DeVito in 2007. When you enlist our services, you will receive the personal attention and twenty years of experience of Ms. DeVito in all your legal matters. DeVito Law Offices is based in Andover and North Andover Massachusetts and serves the greater Boston communities of Billerica, Chelmsford, Lawrence, Lowell, Middleton, Reading, and Wilmington, as well as the Merrimack Valley in Massachusetts.

Attorney Antonietta Devito

ph: 978.688.4600 or via email: adevito@devitolawoffices.com