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.
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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.
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.
DCR officials report rise in unauthorized encampments along state-owned property
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation officials said they are seeing a rise in unhoused people and unauthorized encampments along state-owned property, a situation that has created public health, safety, and environmental risks.
Former US Attorney Rachael Rollins making six-figures at Roxbury Community College
Disgraced former federal prosecutor Rachael Rollins cracked the six-figure salary mark last year and was promoted to executive director of a program at Roxbury Community College, according to state payroll records and an ethics disclosure obtained by the Herald.
Mass. Senate debate on taxpayer-funded shelters reveals spilt among Democrats
Senate lawmakers passed a $425 million spending bill Wednesday that shuttles money to cash-starved emergency shelters after an hours-long debate that showed cracks among Democrats over universal background checks and an independent review of state spending.
