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.
Some of the early settlers at Plymouth and the Massachusetts Bay Colony were simply looking for steady work or inexpensive land. Many settlers came to North America to escape economic insecurity and political instability at home.