State Auditor Diana DiZoglio argued Wednesday that a successful ballot question allowing her office to investigate the Legislature takes effect Thursday, a claim that was immediately rebuked by Massachusetts’ top election official.
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Study assesses ridership, costs of Northern Tier rail
Running consistent passenger rail service for 140 miles through northern Massachusetts communities to connect North Adams and Boston could attract hundreds of riders per day, but would also require hundreds of millions of dollars in up-front capital costs, state transportation officials concluded. Wrapping up a study of “Northern Tier” passenger rail options, the Department of […]
Massachusetts snow forecast: 2 to 5 inches of snow in spots, sparking ‘difficult travel’
Massachusetts snow forecast: 2 to 5 inches of snow in spots, sparking ‘difficult travel’
10 Massachusetts sheriffs receive federal grants to treat inmate drug use
Eight of the 10 offices across the commonwealth received grants of $30,000 while two offices in the state’s west received $35,000 from the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program, which is funded by the DOJ.
Driver charged with vehicular homicide, driving drunk for wrong-way crash that killed Endicott College Police Sergeant
A New Bedford man has been charged for allegedly driving drunk and recklessly in the wrong-way crash that killed Endicott College Police Sgt. Jeremy Cole the night before Thanksgiving, the Essex County DA announced Tuesday.
RV trailer almost toppled after driver says brakes failed
Police responded to a recreational vehicle trailer that was stuck on a wall Sunday evening on Blossom Street in Fitchburg. According to police, the driver said that he began rolling back down a hill after his brakes failed and crashed into the wall. No…
