Disgraced Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, who was convicted last month on federal corruption charges, said she has officially resigned and that her last day will be on Independence Day.
Politics
Massachusetts housing agency prepping executive order targeting ‘modular housing’
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration is preparing an executive order that targets modular housing, or homes that are designed and constructed in a factory to be quickly assembled at a desired location, according to an ethics disclosure filed by one of the authors of the order.
Auditor Diana DiZoglio wants to charge thousands for access to shelter audit records
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio wants to charge $2,000 to fulfill a public records request for documents that detail the early stages of an audit into the state-run shelter system, an inquiry her office’s top lawyer characterized as a “fishing expedition.”
Joy from supporters after judge grants bond to Milford teen arrested by ICE
Outside of the courthouse, chants of “free Marcelo” turned to a cry of jubilation when word that “he’s getting out” hit the crowd.
Mass. House approves bill overhauling oversight at Cannabis Control Commission
House lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that overhauls oversight at the beleaguered Cannabis Control Commission, handing the governor of Massachusetts the power to appoint all commissioners while cutting down the number from five to three.
State aims to turn its surplus properties into housing
LOWELL — The Healey-Driscoll administration threw open the doors to more housing in the commonwealth during an announcement at an inaugural Developers’ Fair held in Downtown Boston Monday morning.
