Mayor Setti Warren announced that the city plans to fully fund obligations, with third party validation on strategies.
Eversource and National Grid applied for a lower rate for natural gas service to Massachusetts residents.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is reviewing the legality of fantasy sports and some reps want to treat it as gambling.
Middlesex residents are complaining of a scam involving men posing as deputies, issuing threats if debts aren't paid.
The city is holding a preliminary election to reduce the number of candidates for Alderman-at-Large, Ward 2, in the municipal election.
National Grid asked for a 21 percent increase in current electricity rates.
Residents are urged to attend a public hearing with the Zoning and Planning Committee.
The regulations, which also require retailers to keep the devices behind the counter, take effect Sept. 25.
One of the polling locations has moved for voting in Newton. Take note.
The city gathers to remember the eight Newton victims of the 9-11 tragedy.
Keolis Commuter Services feels the additional personnel will only affirm its commitment to improving customer service.
The city's preliminary election will reduce the number of candidates for Alderman-at-Large.
There are changes coming to Route 9.
There's no law banning necrophilia in Massachusetts. A state rep wants to change that.
The state has awarded Newton a grant to install energy efficient lights at the schools and municipal buildings.
Of the millions exposed in the Ashley Madison data hack, some can be traced back to government offices in Massachusetts, including Newton.
The five-month plan is designed to improve the rail service and rebuild the trust of passengers.
Massachusetts ranked favorably in a new national study comparing underprivileged children and their living situations.
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Warren joined other democrats to introduce the Equal Employment for All Act.
Congresswoman Katherine Clark is holding an essay contest in which the winner can hear the Pope speak before a joint session of Congress.
Former lawmaker pushing for a referendum that would legalize fireworks in the Bay State.
Beverly Scott resigned from the MBTA this winter as the system crumbled amid a slew of storms.
Legislators have once again passed a bill for a tax free holiday in Massachusetts.
The Baker-Polito administration announced longer hours at pools, beaches and waterfronts.
Barash officially announced his candidacy for the Charter Commission.
Shoppers take advantage of the weekend (if passed), sometimes waiting to buy some big ticket items when tax is suspended on retail sales.
After recent drownings have occurred in Massachusetts, the Middlesex County district attorney is responding with an alert.
A study shows Massachusetts workers must make $24 an hour to afford rent in the state, more than the $18 average renter's salary.
Newton's getting more modern. You can make payments with your credit or debit card now.
The sheriff joins the AG in an opinion to repeal a law that automatically takes away the license of someone convicted of a drug crime.
Each appointed board member comes as part of the $38.1 billion state budget which Baker signed into law Friday.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has ordered that the U.S. flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff.
Massachusetts lawmakers took to social media to share their opinions.
Newton was among the 51 green communities that received money from the state.
The fiscal 2016 budget agreement could mean big changes to MBTA, and calls for more spending on some social services.
AG Healy wants the website to remove its adult section, citing it as a 'popular vehicle for commercial sexual exploitation.'
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The governor has ordered that the United States flag be lowered to half staff.
Ruling gives gay Americans biggest civil right victory to date.