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.
Definition of abode. 1  1 : the place where one lives : home were reluctant to leave their lifelong abode Welcome to my humble abode. 2  2 : a temporary stay : sojourn â¦ if any such dares to continue his abode in a family where his coming was an unauthorized intrusion â¦ â Walter Scott. 3  3 obsolete : wait, delay.