Acton Heating Costs to Cool This Winter

Eversource and National Grid applied for a lower rate for natural gas service to Massachusetts residents.

Should Government Regulate Fantasy Football?

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is reviewing the legality of fantasy sports and some reps want to treat it as gambling.

E-Cig Sales Prohibited to Minors in MA

The regulations, which also require retailers to keep the devices behind the counter, take effect Sept. 25.

Mass. House Passes $38.1 Billion Spending Plan

The fiscal 2016 budget agreement could mean big changes to MBTA, and calls for more spending on some social services.

Gay Rights, Great Whites, Slot Machine Lights: The Week in Massachusetts

Check out some of the top headlines from around the commonwealth this week.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gay Marriage

U.S. Supreme Court decided one of the most contentious civil rights issues of modern times in consolidated cases from four states.

$82.7M MBTA Winter Resiliency Plan Announced

Gov. Baker urges Legislature to act on reform legislation to improve MBTA finances and operations.

Sen. Eldridge Votes to Pass $38.09 Bill FY2016 Budget

Eldridge highlights increases to local aid, education, housing and human services.

Acton Commuter Rail Weekend Service Suspended Through November

Crews are starting an improvement project. Busing will not be provided.

MBTA Free Friday

All transit services—including the commuter rail—will be free Fri., April 24 for a “Customer Appreciation Day.”

State Rep. Benson Files Budget Amendments

State Representative Jennifer Benson's take on the FY16 House budget

Lawmakers Want to Pull Plug on New Headlight Law

The law requires drivers to turn on their headlights when it's wet.

Pay-Per-Bag System at Acton Transfer Station Approved

Voters signed off on the measure during Town Meeting deliberations Tuesday.

MBTA Commuter Rail Service Back in Acton After Train Breaks Down

A disabled train on the Fitchburg/South Acton line Tuesday caused delays. The MBTA said service will run on a normal schedule Wednesday.

New Mass. Law: Headlights Must Be on When Roads Are Wet

The law goes into effect April 7.

Acton Awarded $103K for Potholes, Road Repair

A brutal winter has wreaked havoc on roads across the state.

Acton State Rep. Benson Named Chair of Consumer Protection Committee

State Representative Jennifer E. Benson named House Chair of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Acton Voters to Decide on Pay-Per-Bag System for Trash Disposal

Voters will decide on the proposal at Town Meeting in April. A public forum will be held March 4.

All Aboard MBTA's Crazy Train

The transit system has been plagued by delays this winter.

State Rep. Benson Files Home Rule Petition for Acton

Monthly Office Update: January 2015

Governor Throws MBTA Under the Bus: Storm Performance 'Not Acceptable'

Baker said he’s disappointed that the T hasn’t been able to maintain an abbreviated schedule.

Jennifer Benson Sworn In for Fourth Term Representing Acton

State Representative Jennifer Benson (D-Lunenburg) sworn-in to serve a fourth term representing the 37th Middlesex District

It'll Take More Than $2 Mil. to Combat the Mosquitoes in 2016

The Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project is holding a public meeting to discuss its budget for 2016.

New Mass. Laws for 2015: Minimum Wage Hike, Wine Deliveries, Hold-Open Gas Clips

These three laws are among a host of measures that will go into effect Thursday to kick off the new year.

Acton Officials: Town in 'Strong Financial Condition'

The Finance Committee said the town has reserves in excess of 10 percent of the total current budget—double the recommended level.

Acton Special Town Meeting Tonight: Citizens to Decide on Elderly Care, Police Contract, Land Buy

It will be held at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School at 7 p.m.

Cory Atkins Wins Re-election

State Rep. Atkins, a Concord Democrat, beat out Republican challenger Ken Van Tassell by a margin of 12,045 votes to 3,970

Martha Coakley Concedes; Charlie Baker Is Your New Governor

The race was one of the closest in recent memory.

Charlie Baker Projected Next Governor of Massachusetts

Multiple sources said Baker won the race, though Martha Coakley did not concede.

Acton Election Results

Voter turnout in Acton on Tuesday was 61 percent.

Voters Uphold Casino Gambling in Massachusetts

Voters on Tuesday voted down a repeal of the state's casino law.

Acton Polls Open Until 8 p.m.

Find your polling place and get out and vote!

1-800-462-8683 Hotline Available Tuesday for Voting Problems

Officials say voters should try to resolve any issues with an election warden or town clerk first.

WATCH: Charlie Baker's Closing Argument: "Remarkable State"

90-Second Ad Aired Tonight

Acton Election 2014: Find Your Polling Place, View Sample Ballot

Voters will choose a new governor and decide whether to expand restrictions on new casinos.

Thomas Menino Remembered as 'Man of the Neighborhoods'

Menino died Thursday at the age of 71. He was Boston's longest-serving mayor.

Thomas Menino, Longest-Serving Boston Mayor, Dies at 71

He battled cancer for the last several years and recently suspended treatment.

Representative Benson's Monthly Office Update: August and September 2014

Each month Representative Benson provides an update from her office.

Candidate Forum Coming in Acton Congressional, State Rep., State Sen. Races

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, D-Lowell, and challenger Ann Wofford were invited to the Oct. 5 forum.

Inside Primary Night in Mass.

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.