Hope Is Fading for Relief for Massachusetts Taxpayers
The Massachusetts Senate has joined the House in defeating amendments that would provide relief to Massachusetts taxpayers.
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Massachusetts Schools Could Face a New Mask Mandate
One Massachusetts school district has reinstated a mask mandate, and others are recommending them. Will Gov. Charlie Baker bring back mandatory masking?
New Bedford Would See Over $87 Million Under Baker’s ARPA Proposal
Federal ARPA funding to the tune of more than $87 million would be allocated to New Bedford under a new spending plan proposed by Gov. Charlie Baker in late April.
Former Somerset Coal Power Site To Host Offshore Wind Cable Plant
Gov. Charlie Baker and some of his top deputies joined lawmakers from southeastern Massachusetts and officials from Vineyard Wind's parent company Avangrid to celebrate plans to establish the state's first offshore wind industry manufacturing facility at Brayton Point in Somerset.
Red Cross Says There’s a Critical Need for Blood [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Red Cross spokesperson Kelly Isenor says the Red Cross blood inventory nationwide is down to a one-day supply.
New Bedford Mayor Decides Against Run for State AG Office
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell wont' be running for state Attorney General, after previously stating he wasn't "ruling out" the possibility.
Brockton Men Get Sentences Commuted
Two Brockton men who were convicted of murder decades ago, are getting their sentences commuted, as announced Wednesday by the Baker-Polito Administration.
New Bedford Awarded $2.5 Million Infrastructure Grant
New Bedford has received $2.5 million from the state's MassWorks Infrastructure Program for bicycle and pedestrian improvements to the South End.
New Bedford Awarded Over $400,000 in Climate Change Funding
New Bedford will be getting just over $432,000 as part of a state program to help cities and towns prepare for climate change.
Massachusetts to Lift All COVID-19 Industry Restrictions May 29
Massachusetts is ending all remaining COVID-19 industry restrictions effective May 29, completing the state's reopening plan in time for Memorial Day weekend.