Budget cuts and a surging student enrollment means tough choices will have to be made.
GOP and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debated Wednesday night at the Channel 5 studios in Needham.
State audit finds 119 Level 2 and 3 sex offenders living at addresses registered as child care providers. Also, background checks not being done in some cases.
A letter to the editor from Brett Rhyne.
Sherri Killins stepped down Monday as the head of the Department of Early Education and Care after reports she spent significant time in a superintendent training program.
At the hearing, State Transportation Secretary Richard Davey outlined some aspects of Gov. Deval Patrick’s 10-year transportation budget plan, and included the need for new revenues.
The event was organized by Campaign for Our Communities, a coalition of more than 120 organizations across the commonwealth.
State Rep Daniel Winslow, former US attorney Michael J. Sullivan, and former Navy SEAL Gabriel E. Gomez discussed a wide-range of issues in the hour-long debate
The Board of Selectmen voted to maintain the historic aluminum street signs.
Boston's hospitals excel in different areas of emergency care. See how they stack up against each other.
Medicare database shows how hospitals across Boston—and the nation—compare for care. Hospitals, meanwhile, criticized the data as inaccurate.
The program also allows users to develop their own plan and see its effects on their tax bill.
The U.S. Amateur Golf Tournament will take place at the Brookline Country Club between August 12 to the 18th.
The town will work with World Tech Engineering on the town-wide Traffic Sign Inventory Program.
Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Richard Davey was in Wakefield on Tuesday to make the case for Governor Patrick's transportation proposals.
Fare hikes and service cuts are a few options T officials proposed in an effort to close the $130 million budget deficit in 2014.
The new Teen Center should be open by the beginning of the 2013-14 school year.
A trial on the charges ended in a hung jury last year.
Kennedy introduced the Peace Corps Commemoration Act on Thursday, Feb. 28.
Two Democrats and three Republicans submitted the needed 10,000 names.
Gov. Deval Patrick told the crowd that his proposed budget will make college more affordable and accessible.
There are two new officers in the Brookline Police Department.
While specific deductions would end, personal exemptions would double under the Patrick budget.
The deadline to submit artwork to Kennedy's Newton office is April 19, 2013.
The Zoning Board unanimously approved the purchase of a 5.2 acre lot from Pine Manor College.
State Rep. Ed Coppinger definitely had some fun during the blizzard. How'd you pass the time?
Gov. Deval Patrick said roads will be OK for travel beginning at 4 p.m.
The DPW is prepared for this weekend's blizzard.
Creem will head up the Senate's Post-Audit and Oversight Committee.
Money will play a key role in race that’s right around the corner.
Kristen Hughes worked as Sen. Scott Brown's deputy finance chairman.
He had been considering a run after former Sen. Scott Brown declined to enter the race.
Tisei's announcement came on Friday after Scott Brown said he would not run in the U.S. Senate race.
Kerry will replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.
Nomination papers for candidate will be available soon.
Legislators weighed in on Patrick's budget plan.
U.S. Congressman Stephen Lynch reportedly plans to run for the seat John Kerry will likely vacate.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency advises residents to minimize outdoor activity, keep an emergency kit, and check on elderly friends or relatives in extreme cold.
YOUR TURN: Would you use later subway service? Hate it? State transportation officials are considering plans that would extend most weekend MBTA subway services to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday