Boston|News|
Hillary Clinton in Boston for Fundraiser with Actor Forest Whitaker
Actor Forest Whitaker and former Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino join Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for fundraisers Thursday.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
- Boston, MA
Coffee-loving reporter—is that redundant?—covering Bay State politics and Boston neighborhood news from beautiful Beacon Hill.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Plastic Bag Ban Starts Today
Cambridge's ban on plastic bags and fee for paper take effect Thursday, March 31.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Full Results: Framingham's New Selectmen, Town Meeting Members, Charter Commissioners
The Town Clerk's office released official results Wednesday, including the Charter Commissioners who will propose a town or city structure.
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Boston|News|
Man Could Get 20 Years for Forging 'Not Guilty' Verdict After Conviction
A Massachusetts man who faced 90 days now faces perjury charges after allegedly doctoring his own jury verdict papers.
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Boston|News|
Baker Signs Law Repealing Suspension of License for Non-Violent Drug Offenses
The statute suspended licenses of non-violent drug offenders - even if the offense had nothing to do with motor vehicles.
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Boston|News|
Amazon to Pay $80K After Contractor Failed to Pay Massachusetts Workers Over Christmas
Delivery giant Amazon is paying up after a contractor failed to pay workers at two Massachusetts warehouses over the holiday season.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Election: Charter Commission Ballot Measure Passes
Seventy-five percent of voters approved a ballot measure that will decide if Framingham becomes a city or stays a town.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Boston Police Department Promotes Three New Captains
BPD has promoted Lieutenant Phillip Terenzi, Liuetenant Terry Thomas and Lieutenant Detective Gregory Long to Captain.
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Boston|News|
Smartphones, Credit Cards on Horizon: MBTA Eyes Cashless Payment Options
Massachusetts looks to Chicago, Salt Lake City and London as examples for what paying for travel could be.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Charter Commission: Meet the Pro-City Candidates
Twenty-six people are running for charter commission, hoping to help decide what Framingham government will look like.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Charter Commission: Meet the Pro-Town, Undecided Candidates
Twenty-six people are running for charter commission, hoping to help decide what Framingham government will look like.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
MBTA Releases Reliability Tracker
New public information can help you prove that your commute truly is the best or worst in Massachusetts.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
New England's Largest Town Wants to Become a City
This time, those pushing for it in Framingham might even succeed. Here's a look at the process and players involved.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Recent Drownings Just Accidents - or Something More Sinister?
Whispers of killers and conspiracies in Boston resurfaced after Zachary Marr's body was recovered from the Charles River.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Opioid Crisis: What Student Drug-Screening Provision Means for Parents
A sweeping new law to curb prescription drug abuse has drawn praise, but a school drug-screening requirement has raised eyebrows.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Mayor Unveils 2016 Boston Marathon Banner, 'One Boston Day' 2016
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced the city's second annual One Boston Day celebration as he helped unveil its 2016 Boston Marathon banners.
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Boston|News|
MA Transgender Bill: Big Names Endorsing Stalled Legislation
Caitlyn Jenner, Abby Wambach, big names in Boston sports lend support to trans anti-discrimination bill in Massachusetts.
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Boston|News|
'It's Not All Green Beer': What St. Patrick's Day Means to Boston's Irish Descendants
Something gets lost in the wash of green beer and leprechaun regalia. For Boston's Irish descendants, the holiday is personal.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
MassDOT, MBTA Spending Plans By the Numbers
More money for repairs, expansions planned in state transportation department, and public transit spending plans pitched Wednesday.
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Boston|News|
Suspected Murderer, Missing Man Among Three Bodies Recovered in Massachusetts Waters in Span of Hours
After a day of rain, three bodies surfaced in Massachusetts Tuesday, including missing Harvard man Zach Marr and a suspected murderer.
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