Blue Envelope Bill clears Massachusetts State House
BOSTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A “blue envelope” safety program for drivers with autism, proposed by a UMass student, is one step closer to becoming state law tonight. A unanimous house vote passed the “Blue Envelopes Bill” requiring the Registry of Motor Vehicles to offer blue envelopes, like this one. It holds a driver’
Mass. photographer stabbed on dance floor while working wedding
A Massachusetts wedding photographer was hospitalized with serious injuries after witnesses said a man stabbed him on the dance floor. Donald Halsing, a 26-year-old Mendon resident, was photographing a wedding with his fiancée at the Kingsley Campground in Raymond, Maine, when another man attacked him, according to WMT
EBS opens second location in Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. - A new food pantry is now open to help meet the needs of a neighborhood. “The excitement today is just unbelievable," Mari Gonzalez said at the ribbon cutting on Wednesday. "I mean, just speaking to many of the residents that do live here in Lincoln Village are so happy that we're here.”
What Started as a Man Napping in His Car Ended in a Helicopter-Assisted Manhunt
An attempted carjacking in Massachusetts quickly escalated into a rather dramatic multi-agency chase on May 25 in the afternoon. Suspects had fled police in a stolen vehicle, nearly crashed into a police officer, crashed, and ... Read more
Something fishy? Large groups of dead fish spotted in Boston, Worcester ponds
These groups of dead fish may make for an odd sight, but officials say it’s actually part of a natural seasonal event. Large groups of dead fish have been spotted in Boston and Worcester. It may make for an odd sight, but wildlife officials say there’s no reason to be alarmed.
2 Massachusetts communities cancel Fourth of July events
Two communities in Massachusetts have canceled their Fourth of July activities for reasons that include staffing shortages, officials said.
As House backs permanent daylight saving, 19 states are prepared to lock clocks
Editor’s note: This story has been adjusted to clarify the nature of the Massachusetts bill to seek permanent standard time. A long-standing legislative push by 19 states to permanently eliminate the twice-yearly changing of clocks gained significant momentum recently, following a lopsided vote by a House committee to
‘These decisions are never easy’: Shrewsbury Hooters announces it will close
SHREWSBURY — Shrewsbury's Hooters is set to close. The restaurant announced its impending closure in a May 27 social media post that thanked guests, encouraged diners to visit other Hooters locations, and included a dozen photos of its team members. "After much consideration, we've made the difficult decision to...
What to know about the rejection of Healey’s Parole Board nominee as backlash builds
Gov. Maura Healey nominated a seasoned prosecutor for the Parole Board. A heated debate ensued. Last week, the sometimes-overlooked Governor’s Council found itself in the spotlight when it narrowly voted against confirming an experienced lawyer as a new member of the state’s Parole Board. Rejections of Parole Board...
MassDOT suspends 5 more, fastracks monitoring tool following 25 Investigates report
The fallout from a 25 Investigates undercover probe into apparent payroll abuse is widening inside the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
