Safety policies for state-run shelters are inconsistent, security presence at sites vary “significantly,” and a lack of coordination between state officials, providers, and police hinders the ability to share information about residents’ backgrounds, a report released Friday said.
Politics
‘Game on’: Congressional oversight committee drops video ahead of sanctuary hearing featuring Boston
The Congressional committee that will question sanctuary city leaders next week about how their policies impact public safety has dropped a promotional video, declaring ‘Game on.’
Massachusetts cities, towns fighting MBTA zoning plan weigh next steps: ‘Unfunded mandate’
Massachusetts cities and towns fighting the controversial MBTA zoning law are celebrating lightly after the State Auditor’s Office determined the mandate is “unfunded,” meaning they can seek an exemption from compliance until funding is provided.
JFK Library ‘critical’ federal employees rehired after Boston site suddenly closed due to Trump layoffs
The five JFK Library federal employees who were abruptly let go by the Trump administration last week, leading to a sudden shutdown of the Dorchester site, have reportedly been rehired.
Massachusetts gas companies say support of clean energy contributing to soaring utility rates
Massachusetts gas companies proposing to slash energy bills by 10% for the rest of the winter season say their support of “clean energy initiatives” has contributed to the soaring utility costs bearing down on Bay Staters.
Healey halts plans for hospital closures
Gov. Maura Healey is halting her plans to close a Cape Cod psychiatric hospital and a Canton children’s rehab hospital after hearing “directly” from community members about how important the facilities are.
