Ross and Garlick Push for Educational Mandate Task Force

The legislators submitted a letter to the House Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of education mandate task force.

Frustration for Mass. Citizens Over New Federal ID Law

Massachusetts citizens may be excluded from federal facilities while the state navigates the new "REAL ID" law.

League of Women Voters Host Candidate Forum Before Primary

Submit your questions to the candidates in advance.

Gov. Patrick: 'I'm Sick of Unarmed Black Men Being Shot by Police'

Patrick made his first comments regarding the shooting of an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, MO, earlier this month.

Summer Harvest on Beacon Hill

The weekly roundup from State House News Service.

Town Holds Public Hearing on Extending Liquor Retail Sales Hours

The board is holding a public hearing on the possibility of extending hours for the sale of liquor, including holidays.

Sen. Ross's Amendment in New Housing Authority Reform Law

Ross Amendment Included in Housing Authority Reform Bill was signed into Law.

Senator Ross Announces Fall Internship Opportunities

All interested students are encouraged to apply.

Planning Board: Public Hearing Cont. for 'New Garden Inc.,' Host Needham

These meetings are open to the public and you are encouraged to attend.

Wheeling and Dealing on Beacon Hill

The weekly roundup from State House News Service.

Town Looking to Fill Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee Vacancy

Be a part of your town government.

Zoning Board Hears Requests for Yoga School, Outdoor Seating at Restaurant

A restaurant in Needham wants to add outdoor seating.

School Committee Discusses Superintendent's Evaluation

School committee meetings are open to the public.

Needham's League of Women Voters Holds Annual Meeting: Election Reform is Topic

Election reform expert talks at the annual meeting.

Hospitals Assigning Too Many Patients to Nurses, Says Report

According to the survey, nearly 8-in-10 registered nurses report that the quality of patient care in Massachusetts hospitals is suffering.

Needham Holds Public Hearing on Road Events

Take part in this public hearing.

Town Spraying Begins

The town takes care of the "target pests."

Plan Presented for Downtown Needham Streetscapes

Learn about the concepts for an improved downtown.

Needham Has Vacancy on Council on Aging

Want to serve on a board?

Four Affordable Homes Going in Needham Lottery

Four families in Needham will win these homes at affordable prices.

Broken Mass. Obamacare Website Could Cost $121M to Fix

Officials hired a new website contractor following a host of embarrassing technical glitches.

Needham Says No to Marijuana Overlay District

A movement for a marijuana overlay district failed by a small margin at Town Meeting.

Voters Approve $57,961,288 School Budget at Town Meeting

Should Massachusetts Legalize Pot?

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

Needham Awarded $137K to Fix Potholes

The 2014 Pothole and Winter Recovery Program awarded $40 million for cities and towns across the state.

Should Voters Approve $1.5M Needham School Plan?

The money would restore previously cut programs and extend the school day for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

State Sen. Mike Rush Celebrates Red Cross Day in Boston

Rush joined 75 Red Cross volunteers and staff members at the Massachusetts State House this week.

Developer Appeals Needham Officials’ Decision for Affordable Housing Project

Hearings have started at state level.

New Committee To Look at Mansionization of Needham House Lots

Joe Kennedy Announces Re-election Bid

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

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.

Newton Chosen for Medicinal Pot Dispensary

The state's Department of Public Health announced Friday morning the 20 applicants that will be receiving medicinal marijuana licenses to operate in Massachusetts.

Poll: Coakley Leads Baker in Mass. Governor's Race

She also has a lead over Republican candidate Mark Fisher, according to the survey.

Income Taxes 2014: When Will IRS Begin Accepting Returns?

Last October's government shutdown has affected filing dates — so the Internal Revenue Service says it won't process tax returns before Jan. 31.

Needham Still in the Running to Get Marijuana Dispensary

The state is expected to winnow its list of more than 100 applicants to as many as 35 licensed medical marijuana operations.

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

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

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.

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