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View ArticleState Rep. Jonathan Hecht to hold office hours in Watertown
State Rep. Jonathan Hecht, D-Watertown, will hold office hours from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. July 19 at Watertown Town Hall, 149 Main St., and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 27 at Watertown Free Public Library,...
View ArticleBallot question proponents enjoy cash advantage
When it comes to campaign cash, proponents of each of the four Massachusetts ballot questions hold a sizeable advantage over their opposition.
View ArticleFood Bank sheds light on hidden epidemic
While more than 10 percent of eastern Massachusetts residents struggle to put food on the table, Greater Boston Food Bank President and CEO Catherine D'Amato characterizes hunger as a largely invisible...
View ArticleMass. authorities urge caution, not fear, as NY bombing investigation unfolds
While intelligence officers have found no Massachusetts links to the weekend's bombings in New York and New Jersey, law enforcement personnel are on alert for suspicious activity and plan to increase...
View ArticleNational Grid to refund $1.5 million to 4,500 gas customers
National Grid will refund more than $1.5 million to 4,500 residential gas customers who were wrongfully charged a more expensive rate.Under an agreement with the Attorney General's Office, the company...
View ArticleVoting for Trump? Republican legislators answer (or don't)
New sexual assault allegations and last week's release of the "hot-mic" recordings of "locker-room talk" have people throughout the country talking about GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.But most...
View ArticleThree more cases of West Nile virus reported
The state Department of Public Health has reported three new human cases of West Nile virus, raising the total for the year to 12.Eight of the case have been in Middlesex County and eight were in...
View ArticleTRUMP CARD: Republican lawmakers asked who they'll pick for president
New sexual assault allegations and last week's release of the "hot-mic" recordings of "locker-room talk" have people throughout the country talking about GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.But most...
View ArticleRep. Hecht posts constituent updates
State Rep. Jon Hecht recently posted updates on his website detailing his legislative work and progress on district projects and issues in 2016. Constituents can view them at: jonhecht.com/the-latest....
View ArticleELECTION: Early voting begins Oct. 24
Although Election Day is still weeks away, Massachusetts voters will soon begin casting their ballots in person, joining their peers in three-dozen other states.
View ArticleTotal of West Nile cases reaches 14 for year
The state Department of Public Health has reported two new human cases of West Nile virus, raising the total for the year to 14.Both of the most recent cases live in Middlesex County. One is in his or...
View ArticleState transportation officials urge patience during 'intense' tolling transition
The changes coming to Massachusetts highways could take a toll on drivers. Transportation officials are urging motorists to be patient as the state transitions from manned toll booths to electronic tolls.
View ArticleMassDOT: Website shutting down amid switch to electronic tolls
A difficult week in Massachusetts transportation, marked by a chaotic evacuation of a smoke-filled Orange Line train, is ending with a burst of concern over the state's long-planned conversion to an...
View ArticleNew council will advise state on veterans' services
Seeking new approaches to the old challenge of providing services at home to those who have served in the military, Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday created an Advisory Council on Veterans' Services."This...
View ArticleWhat's the fuss about pot? Interactive tracing a 100-year debate
Today, Massachusetts residents will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana. Ballot Question 4 could allow residents to possess, grow and consume marijuana, which is also known as cannabis,...
View ArticleINTERACTIVE MAP: Ballots question breakdown - yes, no or tie
Massachusett residents held very similar opinions on the four ballot questions on Tuesday’s election ballot. But there were a few standouts as residents decided not to allow an additional slot-machine...
View ArticleMarijuana’s legal in Massachusetts, so now what?
Voters in Massachusetts have legalized marijuana, but it will likely be more than a year before the first pot shops open in the state.In the meantime, there’s a long to-do list for lawmakers and...
View ArticleELECTION: See Massachusetts swing red, blue (2008-2016)
UPDATED: Massachusetts, as expected, will cast its 11 electoral votes for Hillary Clinton, despite her loss to Republican nominee Donald Trump who won the race for president of the United States on...
View ArticleState to spend additional $750,000 to test drinking water at public schools
Funds will pay for continued technical assistance, lab analysis of water fountain and tap Samples
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