The fund is focused on projects that offer sustainable solutions addressing hunger.
The program for Puerto Ricans displaced by Hurricane Maria was set to expire over the weekend.
What's open or closed for the holiday? Note the special MBTA schedule, as well.
Leicester won't just be known for its cows. This Central Mass. town got the first approval to sell non-medical marijuana in the state.
This project takes a grassroots approach to tackling stormwater impacts with the goal of reducing phosphorus.
The House and Senate made a proposal to raise the minimum wage, establish a tax holiday and create a framework for medical leave.
“By directing the funding toward jobs that promote healthy living, we are aiming to tackle obesity and disease prevention."
Two million in funding has been awarded to 82 towns and cities across MA to complete climate change vulnerability assessments.
The water in Lake Quinsigamond meets the standards for swimming and boating and is no longer a threat to the public health.
Along with town offices and banks, by state law, liquor stores are also closed on Memorial Day in Massachusetts.
MassDOT and MBTA are advising the community of overnight work that will be done in the right-of-way along the MBTA Worcester Commuter Rail.
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced the designation of 67 communities as Housing Choice Communities this week.
MassDOT holds a series of public meetings across the Commonwealth to present and discuss the Draft Capital Investment Plan Update.
Baker said he wants to reduce the sales tax and emphasized his support for the death penalty for cop killers.
Massachusetts' highest court will decide the fate of a judge who admitted to having an affair with a clinical social worker.
A League of Women Voters of Massachusetts Conference, "Beyond the March: Women Leading the Way in Massachusetts," will be held on April 28.
Alex Jones and InfoWars are being sued by a Worcester man who claims the site identified him as the shooter in the Florida school tragedy.
Worcester, considered a "gateway city," is among the particular targets that are hard hit, according to the AG's report on utility companies
Wellington Eustate will be subject to deportation proceedings upon completion of his sentence.
Most recently, Suja Chacko served in the Office of Human Resources working on the city’s diversity initiatives, goals and objectives.
Senator Elizabeth Warren made time to visit three marches on Saturday.
Committee's agenda includes a report on the city's issue with adult chronic homelessness and funding for combatting opioid abuse.
“No one should leave their jail cell on Monday without services in place."
The Registry of Motor Vehicles service centers close in order to update to a new technology.
In order to evade tobacco taxes, said the DA, Afeez made regular purchases of loose smoking tobacco and smokeless tobacco.
The Lake Quinsig Commission is planning to raise the water level in March. Homeowners: get your boats out of the water.
Liz Warren's coming to Holden for an old-fashioned Town Hall. Bring your questions.
A Southbridge lab settled an agreement of more than $400,000 to resolve claims that it billed the state’s Medicaid program for tests.
The EPA tracks more than 21,600 releases of toxic chemicals that cause cancer or threaten the environment. Worcester has 12.
The Worcester Arts Council gave 48 grants totaling $114,375 for cultural programs in Worcester.
“This company made millions by performing unnecessary root canals and other invasive dental procedures on children."
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The old courthouse will become a combination of retail and housing.
The state awarded approximately $350,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grants to 15 organizations across the Commonwealth.
Approximately 480 affected workers will receive restitution, some of it in double damages.
Planned Parenthood sent a statement that it is pleased with the winning candidates in the Worcester city election.
Gaffney and Straight lose councilor-at-large seats. A little more than 15 percent turned out for the vote.
A large medical marijuana facility is proposed for an old mill in Athol, MA.
The ad campaign began on Nov. 1 and continues for eight weeks.
On election day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, Worcester residents cast votes for mayor, councilor-at-large, district counselors and school committee.