These three laws are among a host of measures that will go into effect Thursday to kick off the new year.
The additional funding was announced Friday.
The city has sued the Massachusetts Gaming Commission over the casino’s license.
A private developer, which now owns the property, is planning to build a mixed-use development and re-open Pleasant Street to traffic.
The governor’s race was one the closest statewide results in recent memory.
Democratic incumbent Paul Brodeur and Republican challenger John Lock were on the ballot.
Democratic incumbent State Sen. Jason Lewis and Republican challenger Monica Medeiros were on the ballot.
State legislators passed a law allowing three casinos and a slots parlor in 2011. On Tuesday, it was voters turn to decide.
Democrat Steven Ultrino and independent John Matheson, both Malden city councillors, were on the ballot.
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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.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan squared off against challenger Michael Sullivan in the Democratic Primary Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Malden City Councillors Steven Ultrino and Neil Kinnon squared off in the Democratic Primary Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Lewis received a 2014 YMCA Legislative Champion Award.
Congresswoman Katherine Clark announced a bill aimed to assist domestic violence victims with pets.
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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 Tobin Bridge tolls have shrunk in recent weeks, but the bridge goes to all-electronic collection starting on Monday.
Georgia put in a new law this week that requires slower drivers to move from the high-speed lane if another driver is traveling at a higher speed behind them.
Somerville’s mayor is expected to limit the holding of undocumented immigrants by police.
Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department workers commended during National Correctional Officers Week.
The congresswoman’s new office is in Medford Square.
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The state is sending an additional $138,000 to Malden to help pay for repairing potholes.
The following is from the City of Malden.
State Rep. Jason Lewis won Tuesday’s Special Election for the 5th Middlesex District seat.
The mayor wishes to have inspectors focus more on landlords who have a history of code violations.
The state Department of Transportation called the president’s budget a “significant milestone” for the project.
The two will face each other for the 5th Middlesex District seat on Tuesday, April 1.
The city recently recognized his upcoming service.
The primary is Tuesday, March 4.
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