Recap and analysis of the week in state government.
Formal announcement expected Monday morning, followed by campaign stops throughout the state this week.
The Selectmen approved a bid for $6.2 million on the new fire station now being constructed next to town hall, but if current projections hold, more money may be needed next year.
Congresswoman Niki Tsongas took part in a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday.
GOP lawmakers are expected to launch a tax repeal effort
The approximately 500 residents in Chelmsford with grinder pumps feel they are being mistreated compared to sewer users, and they let the Selectmen know their feelings on Monday.
State Rep. Carl M. Sciortino said striking Syria could make things worse.
Coakley, along with U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano, touched on a possible run for Gov. Deval Patrick’s post at Monday’s Labor Day Breakfast
The settlement comes after several months of investigation into the former lieutenant governor's political solicitations.
Former Planning Board member Richard McClure was found to be in violation of the state's conflict of interest law.
Tell us what you think is the town's top issue.
Woo-hoo! No 6.25 percent sales tax this Saturday and Sunday. But — a good or bad thing?
Residents are unhappy the Board of Selectmen can't fight for them during discussion about the proposed affordable housing on Mill Road.
The new taxes are slated to help rebuild the state's transportation infrastructure. Will it work?
There is one more day to give your input into plans to build at 276 Mill Road.
A new hotline will direct Marathon victims and families to resources and support.
Board of Selectmen are seeking community input; Monday evening is your chance to speak up one way or the other.
Massachusetts governor volunteered at the Greater Chicago Food Depository Tuesday.
And some Town Reps are expected to be offering up plenty of it tonight.
Is more conservation land in store for Chelmsford?
According to the Lowell Sun, a potential recycling plant on Richardson Road may have hit a speed bump recently.
Chelmsford's member of Congress had praise for Markey following the announcement that he won.
You asked, now Patch Answers.
Debate to air on WCVB Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Part 5 of our series.
Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.
The board voted 4-1 against the proposed facility on Monday night.
Part Four in our continuing series analyzing the 2013 Spring Town Meeting.
The Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals decided not to immediately approve a special permit requested by operators of a proposed methadone clinic feet away from the Chelmsford border.
One observer called the trend "upward political mobility" for officials in the Bay State, but that's perhaps not the case with outgoing Lt. Gov. Tim Murray.
Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (D-Lowell) announced late yesterday afternoon that she will be holding a conference call event with constituents today.
Part Three in our continuing series analyzing the 2013 Spring Town Meeting.
Massachusetts State Senate unanimously backs bill, spurred by the Marathon Bombings, to protect off-duty first responders who aid others during an emergency.
The campaign committee called “Koutoujian for Congress” allows the candidate to raise money for a campaign and hire campaign staff.
The Planning Board rejected proposed re-design of 295 Littleton Road during their last meeting due to lack of measurements for changes to property.