Massachusetts spending on the emergency shelter system housing migrant families and local residents surpassed $700 million last month, according to a report released Monday by Gov. Maura Healey’s administration.
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Mass. State Police may face ‘additional scrutiny’ after conduct in Karen Read murder case, colonel says
Top brass at the Massachusetts State Police made clear Tuesday they expect to face “additional scrutiny” as a result of damaging remarks made by the lead detective who oversaw the investigation into allegations that Karen Read murdered her Boston cop boyfriend.
Senate approves $5.4B housing bill Tuesday
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate passed the Affordable Homes Act on Tuesday, authorizing $5.4 billion in borrowing to spur new housing development, accelerate the rehabilitation of existing units, and promote affordable units across the state. “Investments and policies that expand our housing stock are critical to the Commonwealth’s future,” said state Sen. John Cronin. “From […]
Warning issued after makeshift explosives found
WORCESTER — The public is encouraged to be on the lookout and alert authorities if they see unattended coolers or other suspicious items after three homemade explosive devices were recently found in the city of Worcester. An investigation into the explosive devices is ongoing by the State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit, the Worcester […]
Fitchburg Civic Days, 4th of July festivities return
FITCHBURG — Family-friendly activities and local patriotic gatherings provide the perfect opportunity to celebrate our nation’s birthday and the fun starts on Wednesday with the return of Fitchburg Civic Days. The popular Fitchburg Civic Days Block Party will be taking place all along Main Street and downtown on Wednesday, July 3 from 4-10 p.m. with […]
Civics Day at Fitchburg Public Schools
By Sally Cragin FITCHBURG — More than seven dozen middle-school students from Longsjo and Memorial middle schools gathered at Memorial Middle to present their Civics Day projects to a group of judges, including Mayor Sam Squailia, School Superintendent Jon Thompson as well as other city and school officials. State Rep. Mike Kushmerek was the keynote […]
