Easton Senator Supports Pharmacy Bill to Combat Drug Abuse

Senator Joyce to Hold Easton Office Hours on Monday, May 19

Officials Celebrate New Easton Solar Array

The 1.9-megawatt solar array is expected to save the town $185,000 a year.

Should Massachusetts Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is our state next in line?

Carol Nestler Ousts Incumbent for Selectboard Seat

Nestler defeated Todd Gornstein in Tuesday's election.

'Upskirting' Now Illegal in Massachusetts

Gov. Deval Patrick enacted a new law in response to a controversial court decision this week.

MA, RI Governors Joining Obama in Connecticut This Week to 'Raise the Wage'

The president will be joined by governors from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont at an event to call for an increase in the federal minimum wage.

Stonehill Grad and Obama Advisor to Give Speech

Gaming Commission Approves State’s First Casino License

Panel voted Thursday on proposed slots parlor in Massachusetts.

Looking to Give Back? Easton Volunteer Ops Inside

Share your great volunteer opportunity in comments below.

How Would You Grade Easton’s Snow Plowing This Winter?

Give your praise, voice your concern and let the town know what you think about snow plowing this winter.

Joe Kennedy Announces Re-election Bid

Kennedy's seat is up for re-election this fall.

Coakley Up Big on Baker in New Gubernatorial Poll

Suffolk University/Boston Herald survey has AG leading by 13 percent.

State Task Force Lays Out 44 Recommendations to Curb Gun Violence

The Massachusetts Coalition to End Gun Violence issued a report Monday calling for stricter gun laws in the Commonwealth.

Nomination Papers Now Available for 2014 State Elections

The Massachusetts primary is set for Sept. 9.

Patrick Announces Plan to Clean Up State's Child Welfare Department

The announcement comes months after a five-year-old Fitchburg boy went missing.

Bus Service to Boston Coming to Easton

Buses between Easton and Boston are now available.

Do You Agree That Massachusetts is One of the Best States?

A story published Friday on Politico ranked the Bay State as fifth in the nation.

Playtex Announces Huge Pacifier Holder Clip Recall

Playtex has received 99 reports of the holder cracking or breaking.

Safety Group Calls for New Primary Seat Belt Law in Massachusetts

The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety is looking for the state to pass Senate Bill 1115 to help increase safety on the roads.

Coakley Holds Early Lead in Mass. Governor's Race, New Poll Finds

A WBUR survey the Attorney General to have a 39-29 lead over Republican Candidate Charlie Baker.

Greater Boston Needs Thousands of New Homes to Keep Economy on Track

About 435,000 new units would comprise mostly multifamily homes and be located primarily in urban areas by the year 2040.

Patrick, Keating: Not So Fast on New Flood Maps

Markey Critical of E-Cigarette Use During Golden Globes

The Massachusetts Senator and three other Democratic senators sent a letter to NBCUniverisal and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Gov's Climate Change Plan Includes $50M For Backup Power, Seawalls

Gov. Deval Patrick announced a multi-part plan to address "current and future" impacts from climate change on the Bay State.

Bedford Company Tasked to Fix State Health Insurance Site

The news that only one person is reviewing the site does not please some critics.

Obamacare Regulations Cripple State’s Health Connector

The state’s website needed to make changes to comply with the new federal Affordable Care Act.

Billions Are Being Wasted in the Massachusetts Health Care System

There isn’t a link between high-spending hospitals and high quality.

Flu is Widespread in Massachusetts

State health officials are asking people to get flu shots.

New Finance Committee Member Appointed

Scott Brown Releases Statement Confirming Move to NH

The former Massachusetts Senator says he has "nothing to announce" regarding his future political plans.

Selectmen, Finance Committee Spar Over Colton's Salary

Congressional Race Brings Changes at State House

Recap and analysis of the week in state government by State House News Service.

What's the Status of the Main Street Revitalization Project?

What Are Property Taxes Going to be Like Next Year?

The Board of Selectmen voted to keep the single property tax rate.

Gov. Patrick Comes To Easton

Joe Kennedy III Comments on Great Uncle's Legacy

Congressman Joe Kennedy III released a statement Friday about his great uncle, John F. Kennedy

Should Communities Be Allowed to Require Sprinkler Systems?

A bill has been filed by state Rep. Ruth Balser.

Funding Approved at Special Town Meeting

Find out what measures Easton residents voted to approve.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family