The state’s website needed to make changes to comply with the new federal Affordable Care Act.
There isn’t a link between high-spending hospitals and high quality.
Danvers has already spent much of its snow and ice removal budget for this winter and it's not even mid January. In total, 34 inches of snow has fallen since early December.
Health care leaders say electric medical records can help improve care while lowering costs.
Health officials say the virus is now widespread throughout the state.
Selectmen have added a new warrant article for the February Special Town Meeting to consider seeking six new alcohol licenses for the town beyond its population-based quota.
The high court's ruling strikes down mandatory life sentences for juveniles convicted of murder and allows them instead to be eligible for parole.
Essex County DA Jon Blodgett will lead the independent state agency for the next year in advocating on behalf of and supporting his fellow DAs in Massachusetts.
Police say Brutole Restaurant, Merchants Liquor Mart and Hong Kong Cafe were caught up in the latest alcohol compliance check for serving drinks to underage customers.
Average homeowners in town will see a tax bill increase of $109 in 2014.
The Secretary of State asks private businesses to send their employees home before 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Steve Wynn aims to build a $1.3 billion casino in Everett.
Police and underage operatives routinely perform random liquor law compliance checks at all establishments in town that serve or sell alcohol.
A Special Town Meeting is set for Feb. 3. Selectmen encourage any new restaurants in town looking for an alcohol license to see if one will pass muster with Town Meeting voters.
The ban was in effect Sunday from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.
The ban will be in effect from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Sunday. No on-street parking for longer than one hour will be allowed during that time.
The state has taken a road safety audit of both Elliott and High streets, where interchanges with Route 128 were re-engineered, to look at possible traffic and safety improvements.
This is the second trial year of the new emergency winter parking ban. Still a little foggy on the changes? Read on.
Town officials say there's a cost savings and greater efficiency to having just one polling site for voters.
The new emergency ban replaces the old winter parking prohibition and allows residents to park their cars on the street unless there's a bad storm coming in.
A public hearing will be held Nov. 26 on a zoning amendment regarding medical marijuana dispensaries in town. The hearing will also address another proposed overlay district for the Tapleyville neighborhood.
Bill now moves to the House of Representatives for debate.
Selectmen set the new tax rates for 2014 on Tuesday night.
Home prices remain relatively stable in Danvers after some sharp declines a few years ago and town spending continues to increase each year.
An initial hearing on the bill is scheduled for Nov. 13 at the State House before the Joint Committee on Financial Services.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Group hoping for referendum to go before voters in next presidential election.
Boston Herald report finds frustrated applicants due to computer glitches
The Suffolk Downs proposal is in serious trouble after East Boston votes against the plan. But Revere's mayor says he'll continue with a Revere-only plan.
"We cry out for reason, for cause, accountability, understanding, and we struggle to rebuild each day the sense of trust and security that was taken from us," said Selectman Chairman Gardner Trask.
Once you receive your summons for jury duty, you can handle all you need to on the state’s juror service website.
Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District could experience electoral deja vu.
Tell the Department of Transportation what you think about their efforts.
The Attorney General's Office holds regional workshops each year. The educational forum is Oct. 24 at North Shore Community College.
With the funding agreement and end of the government shutdown last week, the fuel assistance program for low-income residents can process applications again before the heating season starts Nov. 1.
A months-long battle comes to an end.
Bill includes $20 million for heating assistance to address delays in funding following the federal government shutdown.
A fortune teller in Salem, Mass. is accused of taking $16,800 from a client to protect him from evil.