Middlesex County has more than 9,000 federal employees, most of whom work in defense.
Two Democrats and three Republicans submitted the needed 10,000 names.
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is investigating a complaint about the redistricting plan devised by Winchester Public Schools.
Ed Markey and Stephen Lynch's debate locations include Boston, Lowell, New Bedford, Worcester and Springfield.
Former Navy SEAL Gabriel, a former Navy SEAL, is planning several events this week to kick of his run for the U.S. Senate.
A White House report gives examples of where federal aid would be cut in Massachusetts.
Nomination papers deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Bielat and Gomez say they’re in; Sullivan may also join the field.
Sen. Katherine Clark announced Friday to her supporters that she will be running for Congress.
Check out the finalized list of the names that will appear on the March 26 town ballot.
President Obama will deliver his State Of The Union address at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12.
The Winchester Department of Public Works concentrated their post-blizzard cleanup efforts in the downtown area Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Republicans Bruce Tarr and Dan Winslow may be joining the U.S. Senate race.
John Kerry, who was just approved as the next Secretary of State, stopped by the Middlesex County District Attorney's office in Woburn Thursday for a visit.
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Find out who will be candidates for the various positions up for grabs at the March 26 town election.
Stephen Lynch posted a YouTube video this morning with his announcement.
Markey is in, Lynch set to make an announcement Thursday and Brown reportedly considering throwing his hat into the race following Tuesday’s nomination of John Kerry as Secretary of State.
Kerry will replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.
Robert Aufiero of the Melrose Republican City Committee calls for support of Rick Green as the next chairman of the state Republican Party.
Association of Developmental Disabilities honors Sen. Katherine Clark for legislative work on behalf of disabled.
In wake of the John Burbine case, local lawmakers announce a comprehensive proposal to reform state sex offender reporting policies.
Governor Deval Patrick's plan focuses on investments in transportation and education while calling for an income tax increase coupled with a lower sales tax.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued a detailed examination of extreme eating in chain restaurants.
The Winchester Town Clerk's Office will be closed one morning in January and four mornings in February to process the town census and transfer station permits.
A new device will be distributed to conductors on MBTA conductors that will give them real-time information about trains all across the rail system.
Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray will not run for governor in 2014, citing the demands of campaigning, serving in elected office and his desire to spend more time with his wife and two young daughters.
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The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season.
Standard deductions go up, but the ceiling for itemized deductions go down in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year.
The average Winchester single family home tax bill leans below the average for the coming year compared to other towns and cities surveyed.
Congressman Ed Markey sent a letter to Vice President Joe Biden Wednesday calling for a new assault weapons ban and improved background checks, among other measures.
Newton resident and State Treasurer Steve Grossman told WCVB's "On the Record" that he is "leaning strongly" toward running for governor.
A drop in the state's median household income led to the salary reduction.
Winchester's 2013 residential tax rate ranks below the state average, according to rates compiled by Patch through the state Department of Revenue's Division of Local Services.
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.
The main reason is the elimination of the payroll tax.
Boston.com is reporting an early salvo has been fired in what could be the Senate special election showdown.
The agreement reached between the White House and Congress doesn't address spending cuts and leaves another potential debt limit showdown on the table. It also increases taxes on income over $400,000. Is this a deal that works for you?
The bill eases portions of the so-called "fiscal cliff."