LOWELL — In a place often associated with struggles and heartache, the hallways of Lowell Juvenile Court were instead filled with joy on Friday, in celebration of National Adoption Day, as three children found their forever families.
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More than 100 communities comply with MBTA zoning law
Adoption of a state-imposed zoning reform in communities with or near MBTA service has crossed the century mark, according to a local housing nonprofit. Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) on Wednesday celebrated the milestone that more than 100 cities and towns have approved local zoning changes that comply with the MBTA Communities Act. An […]
Diana DiZoglio again seeks legal action to force Legislature to comply with audit
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio asked Attorney General Andrea Campbell to greenlight a lawsuit against the state Legislature in an attempt to force the House and Senate to comply with a reignited effort to open up their finances and divulge details on internal proceedings.
Massachusetts could get snow, ‘wintry weather’ around Thanksgiving, Black Friday
Meteorologists are keeping a close eye on whether “wintry weather” arrives in Massachusetts around Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
Gloucester teachers’ strike ends while negotiations persist in Beverly, Marblehead
After being out of the classroom for more than two weeks, students in Gloucester, one of the three North Shore communities hit with a teachers’ strike, will return to school on Monday.
Gov. Healey looks to slash families’ time in state-run shelters, phase out costly hotels
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration plans to cut back the amount of time migrant and local families can stay in state-run shelters from nine to six months, phase out the use of costly hotels and hotels, and request more money to fund the system through the end of the fiscal year.
