Transparency concerns raised as Mass. ends shelter spending reports. Why that matters to you
Unless you’re the sort who pays attention, you probably didn’t notice that Gov. Maura Healey’s office has quietly stopped publishing a detailed accounting of how taxpayer money is being spent on the state’s emergency shelter system. And that matters. Because the bi-weekly reports sent to legislative...
“No Kings” rallies planned across Massachusetts Saturday
Massachusetts State Police said they're prepared for the crowds expected at the No Kings rallies in and around Boston on Saturday.
Massachusetts earliest winters mapped in new data as Boston prepares for snow
Massachusetts has seen snow as early as October in the past, with the earliest recorded snowfall in the state occurring in 1942
Can Massachusetts expect a milder winter?
Winter is coming and on Thursday, NOAA released their seasonal (winter) forecast for the months of December, January and February.
8 Reasons To Think Twice Before Removing Possums In Massachusetts
Possums might surprise you when wandering through Massachusetts yards at night. They’re not just pests—they play a role in keeping your garden ecosystem balanced. Removing them could cause more problems than it solves. Understanding these creatures makes backyard life a lot less stressful. 1. Natural Tick Control...
Man arrested on firearm charges in Auburn
AUBURN — A 19-year-old man was arrested Monday following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Pheasant Court. Auburn Police Detectives, assisted by the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT Team, executed the search warrant at 16 Pheasant Court on Oct. 13. CEMLEC SWAT members approached...
Mass. State Lottery winner: $4M prize won on scratch ticket sold at gas station
A $4 million grand prize was recently won on a scratch ticket that was sold at a Massachusetts gas station.
Mass. nurses call for special hospital unit for court-involved psychiatric patients
Two major unions representing Massachusetts nurses and health care workers told lawmakers that there aren't enough beds in psychiatric hospitals to accommodate an influx of patients sent for evaluation by the courts. Representatives from the Massachusetts Nurses Association and the Service Employees International...
Healey: Mass. has ‘zero tolerance’ for street takeovers
Seven people were arrested over the weekend and more than 200 citations were issued in response to a recent cluster of street takeovers, Healey said. Gov. Maura Healey announced a $14 million safety grant following several so-called street takeovers this month. Healey’s press conference on Thursday was in response...
Massachusetts Gov. Healey seeks review of gas and electric rates in state
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is calling on the state Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to launch a review of gas and electric rates to identify ways to lower customer costs. Specifically, Healey is asking the ... Read More » The post Massachusetts Gov. Healey seeks review of gas and electric rates in state...
