State Sen. Timilty Comes Out Against Moosehill 40B

Retailers Anxious For Sales Tax Holiday Passage

Boston Business Journal reports some retailers are not waiting for the Legislature to make a decision this year.

State House News Service Weekly Roundup: The Beaten Path

Recap and analysis of the week in state government.

Walpole Voters Choose Gomez Over Markey

Gabriel Gomez carried Walpole with 60% of the vote.

Gomez, Markey Grapple in Final Senate Debate

The U.S. Senate candidates have one week to go before voters head to the polls.

Gomez, Markey Set For Final Senate Debate

Debate to air on WCVB Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Is West Nile Virus Coming to Walpole?

Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.

Should the State Minimum Wage Be Increased?

The debate raged on Beacon Hill Tuesday.

Are Tolls a Good Way to Finance Roads?

At one time, tolls were assumed to be a thing of the past along the MassPike, now it appears they’re going to stay.

Do You Want Digital Billboards in Your Neighborhood?

The state may approve 18 more giant lighted boards as a way to boost revenue. Is it worth the money if the light burns all night long?

Incumbents Win Out in Walpole's Annual Town Election

Results from the June 1st Walpole Annual Town Election.

Walpole Election Under Way Today

Voters are deciding selectmen and school committee candidates.

Walpole Health Reports Violations at Several Food Establishments Last Month

A look at health violations in Walpole for the month of April, according to the Walpole Board of Health.

Deval Patrick Nominates Walpole Resident to State's Industrial Accident Board

Walpole's Sabina T. Herlihy and two other administrative judges were nominated by Governor Deval Patrick the Industrial Accident Board at the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents.

Walpole to Start Mosquito Spraying Next Week

Mosquito spraying to start on Tuesday, May 28.

Walpole Town Meeting Approves Moratorium on Marijuana Dispensaries

Town meeting approves a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries.

Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Centers to be Voted on Monday as Town Meeting Enters Day 3

Walpole’s Annual Town Meeting resumes at 7:30 p.m. Monday inside Walpole High School.

New State Medical Marijuana Rules Put in Place

New regulations will go into effect May 24.

Voters Approve Security Cameras at Walpole High School; Town Meeting Continued Again

Walpole's Annual Town Meeting will extend to a third day on Monday, May 13th.

Sen. Timilty Hosts 9th Annual State House Skin Cancer Screening

Wednesday's event at the State House was co-hosted by The Melanoma Foundation of New England & The Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology.

Walpole FY14 Budget Passes; Town Meeting Resumes Wednesday

Walpole Town Clerk Ron Fucile said the town's proposed budget passed town meeting vote easily Monday.

Walpole Veterans Services Officer Seeks Volunteers to Replace U.S. Flags at Gravestones

Volunteers will meet Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Town Hall parking lot.

Walpole Voter Registration Deadline is May 10th

May 10th is the deadline to register to vote before the annual town election on Saturday, June 1.

A Voter's Guide to Walpole's Spring Town Meeting Monday

Walpole voters will gather inside the gymnasium of Walpole High School Monday night to say, "Yes" or "No" to 38 warrant articles. Here’s what you need to know.

AGENDA: Walpole Selectmen to Recognize Local Police for Work in Aftermath of Marathon Bombings & More

Walpole's Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room of Town Hall.

Delegation Amends House Budget, includes Prison Mitigation and Local Aid for Walpole

The Walpole Delegation successfully amended the House budget to include $750,000 for Walpole in prison mitigation money.

Walpole Voter Information for Tuesday's US Senate Special State Primary Election

Here’s a resident’s guide to what you need to know in Walpole about Tuesday's Special State Primary Election for US Senate.

Walpole Board of Selectmen Chair Eric Kraus Will Not Seek Re-Election

Kraus cites family and work-related commitments as reasons for his decision to not run for selectman in June’s town election.

AGENDA: Walpole Selectmen to Discuss Electronic Message Center Rates, Accept Gifts, Recognize Employees of the Month & More

The Walpole Board of Selectmen will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Library Conference Room.

What's Open, Closed on Patriots Day

Find out what's open and closed on Patriots Day.

US Senate Candidate Gabriel Gomez Visits With Local Voters at Red Wing Diner

The stop at the Route 1 eatery was one of many for Gomez Thursday as he took his campaign along the South Shore.

U.S. Postal Service Keeping Saturday Delivery

The U.S. Postal Service had planned to end Saturday delivery.

MassDOT Secretary Davey Asks NVCC Members to Support Transportation Bill

Davey was at the British Beer Company on Route 1 in Walpole Tuesday morning at a breakfast hosted by the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Lynch Bashes Party Bosses for Backing Markey

The Boston Herald reported that Lynch said party leaders are discouraging people from donating to his campaign.

Agenda: Walpole Selectmen to Discuss Electronic Message Centers, Additional Wine and Malt Licenses, Budgets & More

Walpole’s Board of Selectmen meets Tuesday at the Main Meeting Room of Town Hall.

Who Has Pulled Nomination Papers for Walpole's Town Election So Far?

13 Walpole residents have pulled nomination papers.

State Auditor Report Finds Sex Offenders at Registered Child Care Facilities

State audit finds 119 Level 2 and 3 sex offenders living at addresses registered as child care providers. Also, background checks not being done in some cases.

U.S. Senate Candidates Face Off in Debate Wednesday Night

The forum will feature Democratic and Republican challengers in Needham at WCVB.

Lt. Gov. Murray Announces New Guidelines to Help Military Members Attain Professional Licenses

Military members, veterans and their spouses can now

Congressman Lynch Nominates Walpole Resident for Appointment to US Naval Academy

Walpole resident John O'Hear was "highly recommended by his teachers and coaches at Catholic Memorial High School. He is a remarkable young man, and we are fortunate that young people like John are willing to serve our nation," according