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.”
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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.
Scarsdale scratches out 1st Middlesex House win
PEPPERELL — First-term Democratic Rep. Margaret Scarsdale defeated her Republican challenger Lynne Archambault to keep her 1st Middlesex District seat in the state’s House of Representatives.
Kennedy keeps 1st Middlesex Senate seat
LOWELL — State Sen. Ed Kennedy beat his Republican challenger Karla Miller to win a third term representing the 1st Middlesex District. Kennedy won 63% of the vote to Miller’s 37%, based on unofficial returns.
