State approves $100 million rate hike for National Grid
The Department of Public Utilities cut the rate increase requested by National Grid by 24 percent.The agency estimates that the typical residential electric customer will pay 17 percent less per month...
View ArticleNational Grid bills increase $7 a month
The Department of Public Utilities has approved a rate increase that will add about 5 percent to residential electric bill in National Grid’s service territory.The average will increase from $139 to...
View ArticleNational Grid to refund $1.5 million to 4,500 gas customers
National Grid will refund more than $1.5 million to 4,500 residential gas customers who were wrongfully charged a more expensive rate.Under an agreement with the Attorney General's Office, the company...
View ArticleThree more cases of West Nile virus reported
The state Department of Public Health has reported three new human cases of West Nile virus, raising the total for the year to 12.Eight of the case have been in Middlesex County and eight were in...
View ArticleTRUMP CARD: Republican lawmakers asked who they'll pick for president
New sexual assault allegations and last week's release of the "hot-mic" recordings of "locker-room talk" have people throughout the country talking about GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.But most...
View ArticleELECTION: Early voting begins Oct. 24
Although Election Day is still weeks away, Massachusetts voters will soon begin casting their ballots in person, joining their peers in three-dozen other states.
View ArticleSTATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Looking at 2016 and beyond
On Monday (Oct. 24) Massachusetts voters began casting their ballots for president - and a whole host of other contests - in the state's first foray into early voting.And in a little over two weeks,...
View ArticleTotal of West Nile cases reaches 14 for year
The state Department of Public Health has reported two new human cases of West Nile virus, raising the total for the year to 14.Both of the most recent cases live in Middlesex County. One is in his or...
View ArticleState transportation officials urge patience during 'intense' tolling transition
The changes coming to Massachusetts highways could take a toll on drivers. Transportation officials are urging motorists to be patient as the state transitions from manned toll booths to electronic tolls.
View ArticleMassDOT: Website shutting down amid switch to electronic tolls
A difficult week in Massachusetts transportation, marked by a chaotic evacuation of a smoke-filled Orange Line train, is ending with a burst of concern over the state's long-planned conversion to an...
View ArticleSouth Shore communities receive state grants for seawall/dam projects
The state is awarding more than $10 million in new grants to help 18 communities, including several on the South Shore, fund various seawall and dam projects designed to protect residents from the...
View ArticleNew council will advise state on veterans' services
Seeking new approaches to the old challenge of providing services at home to those who have served in the military, Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday created an Advisory Council on Veterans' Services."This...
View ArticleWhat's the fuss about pot? Interactive tracing a 100-year debate
Today, Massachusetts residents will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana. Ballot Question 4 could allow residents to possess, grow and consume marijuana, which is also known as cannabis,...
View ArticleINTERACTIVE MAP: Ballots question breakdown - yes, no or tie
Massachusett residents held very similar opinions on the four ballot questions on Tuesday’s election ballot. But there were a few standouts as residents decided not to allow an additional slot-machine...
View ArticleMarijuana’s legal in Massachusetts, so now what?
Voters in Massachusetts have legalized marijuana, but it will likely be more than a year before the first pot shops open in the state.In the meantime, there’s a long to-do list for lawmakers and...
View ArticleELECTION: See Massachusetts swing red, blue (2008-2016)
UPDATED: Massachusetts, as expected, will cast its 11 electoral votes for Hillary Clinton, despite her loss to Republican nominee Donald Trump who won the race for president of the United States on...
View ArticleSTATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Trump towers
Recap and analysis of the week in state governmentEight years ago President-elect Barack Obama stood on a stage in Grant Park in Chicago and declared that America was not a "collection of red states...
View ArticleState to spend additional $750,000 to test drinking water at public schools
Funds will pay for continued technical assistance, lab analysis of water fountain and tap Samples
View ArticleWATCH: Lawyers argue to overturn 24,000 convictions after drug lab scandal
Roughly 24,000 convictions could be overturned if the state’s Supreme Judicial Court decides in favor of the plaintiffs in a case that will be argued at 11 a.m. today.Three named defendants and the...
View ArticleCommunity Preservation Act votes put stress on matching funds
Although supporters of the Community Preservation Act are thrilled to see more communities opt into the program, they admit the pool of state matching funds is under serious stress.
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