Kimberly Savino, 43, pleaded not guilty in Wareham District Court to 26 counts of animal cruelty by a custodian, subsequent offense. The judge allowed Savino to go home without bail but ordered that she have no contact with animals.
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Healey nominates 3 to Massachusetts Superior Court
If Gov. Maura Healey’s nominations are confirmed, Sarah Kim, Ira Gant and Adam Hornstine will join the ranks of the 82 justices sitting in 20 courthouses across Massachusetts.
Massachusetts teacher who was let go before securing tenure wins court appeal: ‘Penalized the teacher for taking parental leave’
A Massachusetts teacher who took maternity leave and was later terminated before securing tenure has won her court appeal. The district “penalized” her for “taking protected leave.”
Maura Healey recommends 6 people for pardons of their decades-old convictions
Gov. Maura Healey recommended six people be pardoned for crimes committed decades ago when they were in their teens and 20s, many of whom were convicted of drug-related infractions.
Massachusetts Question 5 aftermath: Minimum wage fight for servers not going away
One Fair Wage has vowed to continue seeking the minimum wage for tipped employees through “legislative action and/or future ballot measures” after Bay State voters overwhelmingly denied Question 5 on Election Day.
Cronin wins his reelection over Pirro in Worcester & Middlesex District
FITCHBURG — Democratic incumbent state Sen. John Cronin has secured his seat for the Worcester & Middlesex District, defeating Republican challenger and political newcomer Nicholas Pirro with approximately 59% of the vote.
