Tackling Issues. State and territory coastal management programs address a wide range of issues, including: 1  Climate change: As the Earthâs climate warms, sea levels are rising, having a significant impact on coastal populations, economies, and natural resources.
The MA Department of Revenue defines a âpermanent place of abodeâ as a dwelling place continually maintained by a person, whether or not owned by such person, and will include a dwelling place owned or leased by a person's spouse.
Introduction. One of the original 13 colonies and one of the six New England states, Massachusetts (officially called a commonwealth) is known for being the landing place of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims. English explorer and colonist John Smith named the state for the Massachuset tribe.