The dates were pushed back two weeks to avoid a conflict with Passover.
The fingerprint background checks would also apply to everyone seeking to adopt children or become foster parents.
State Treasurer Steve Grossman told WCVB's "On the Record" that he is "leaning strongly" toward running for governor.
In an interview with Fox 25 news after her Thursday morning swearing-in ceremony, Warren told reporters she'd "work her tail off" in Washington.
A drop in the state's median household income led to the salary reduction.
Boston.com is reporting an early salvo has been fired in what could be the Senate special election showdown.
The financial deadline looms in Washington, with no deal yet made. Check this primer, and share your questions and thoughts.
The incumbent senator and widow of the late Sen. Kennedy both spoke positively about Markey's candidacy on Friday.
President, Congress have just a few days to avert automatic tax increases and spending cuts. A number of Massachusetts Congressman suggest cutting nuclear programs instead.
A special post office box has been established for those wishing to send condolences to Newtown, CT.
State Rep. David Linsky will be hosting a legislative meeting to discuss gun violence with members of the House and Senate.
The Annual Town Election will be on April 9, 2013.
More than 200,000 low-income households expected to benefit.
U.S. Sen. Scott Brown will leave office in January. What should he do next?
Linsky has defeated William Callahan to win his eighth term in office.
Find out who you will be voting for today.
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Make sure you're heading to the right town building on Tuesday.
What does your "yes" or "no" vote mean to the three questions?
Local veterans and active duty soldiers celebrated Veterans Day Friday.
Voters are being asked whether all owners should have access to repair manuals and diagnostic information for their vehicles.
Check out the side-by-side comparison on how the two candidates stack up on the issues.
Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency began using a new first-in-the-nation emergency alerting app, as part of its notifications to the public.
Massachusetts is expected to see 100,000 manufacturing jobs over the next decade, an economist said at a MetroWest Chamber of Commerce event Thursday.
The latest findings from Patch's Red and Blue Commonwealth surveys.
Now that the Democratic and Republican delegates have officially chosen their nominees, Patch wants to know: Who are you betting on?
He hopes to spend the next two months meeting constituents.
Elections officials said voter turnout numbers were lower than usual.
Natick Housing Authority Executive Director Edward Santos faced review by the board Thursday night.
Lt. Governor Tim Murray will read proclamation in Framingham on 2/11/11.