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Shirley voters return incumbents top elected spots
SHIRLEY — On Tuesday, voters showed up to cast their ballot despite the rainy weather, choosing to return two incumbents to their spots guiding the town and the schools. With two key races on the ballot — Select Board and Ayer Shirley Regional School Committee (ASRSD ) — and two candidates vying for a single […]
Boston University CTE Center researchers trying to diagnose CTE during life, recruiting former football players
Boston University CTE Center researchers are trying to diagnose CTE during life. Scientists are recruiting former football players, including Matt Hasselbeck, for a new study.
MassDems asks for investigation into GOP’s Mike Kennealy for alleged violations of state law
Top brass at the Massachusetts Democratic Party called on campaign finance regulators Tuesday to open an investigation into Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy for alleged “multiple violations” of state law connected to a series of over-the-limit donations in April.
Mass. Senate Democrats release $61B fiscal year 2026 budget that boosts spending 6.3%
Massachusetts Senate Democrats rolled out a $61 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2026 that increases spending by 6.3% over last year’s state budget and rejects a series of tax increases that Gov. Maura Healey pitched in January.
Acton Police supervisor placed on leave over handling of retired cop OUI incident
An Acton police supervisor has been placed on leave after not charging a retired police officer with a suspected OUI and driving him home, Acton Police announced late Monday.
