This was the first public meeting of nine scheduled.
Massachusetts has 11 animal protection bills up for vote, but they need support.
Mayor Marty Walsh said the firing was “not a difficult decision.”
Gov. Deval Patrick signed the Unaccompanied Homeless Youth bill into law on Tuesday while Cyrus fundraised for homeless youths in August.
These three laws are among a host of measures that will go into effect Thursday to kick off the new year.
The governor’s race was one the closest statewide results in recent memory.
With more than 95 percent of precincts reporting, some media outlets are projecting Charlie Baker the winner. But Coakley is not conceding.
Get the full unofficial results from the city's polls.
State legislators passed a law allowing three casinos and a slots parlor in 2011. On Tuesday, it was voters turn to decide.
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Menino died Thursday at the age of 71. He was Boston's longest-serving mayor.
Three projects in Boston were approved for the grants.
The order is set to be introduced at the Council’s meeting this week.
The city’s assistant corporation counsel said a $25,000 raise would violate state ethics law.
A Zoning meeting to discuss property owners in the area is set for Wednesday night, with a rally planned beforehand.
City residents voted for Martha Coakley and Charlie Baker to face off for Governor in November.
Deborah B. Goldberg, former Brookline selectwoman, will take on the Republican Michael J. Heffernan in November.
Democratic candidate Steven Grossman conceded to Coakley Tuesday night.
With 64 percent of precincts reporting, Maura Healey had 62 percent of the vote to Warren Tolman’s 38 percent.
Here’s what you need to know for the election on Tuesday.
Patrick, who's nearing the end of his eight-year run as governor, made the comments in an interview with WCVB.
Unpaid penalties will be waived on overdue Massachusetts taxes that are paid by Oct. 31 by 300,000 qualifying taxpayers.
The city is looking to ensure the maps “best reflect the current flood risk of Boston.”
The new bill is part of the goal to create safer communities throughout the state.
Federal officials told Gov. Patrick this week they won't move forward with the previously-proposed program.
Sponsored by Sen. Jason Lewis, the bill aims to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds in storm drains and catch basins.
The weekly roundup from State House News Service.
A pair of city councilors plan to find a spot in the city for a statue or other monument.
Find out when the next meeting on the project will be held.
Meeting open to all from 6:30 p.m. at BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center.
The group will meet in JP Thursday night.
Local officials will meet on Monday night; get the full agenda here.
Find out where and when the truck will be.
City youths determined how to spend $1 million of the city's capital budget.
Those who still need replacement cards can obtain them online.
O'Malley endorsed the candidate in an announcement Monday afternoon.
Residents are encouraged to attend a meeting and submit feedback and input.