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License Law Changes For Mass. Residents Over 75
Are older drivers responsible for more motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts? The state of Massachusetts says no. Statistics tell us that the crash rate for older drivers is relatively low due to the fact that most older drivers tend to self-regulate by taking simple but important precautions. -mass.gov. I bet...
Many Massachusetts Employees Set To Lose Jobs Soon
I have some sad news to pass along to you, fellow Massachusetts residents. One of our favorite places to spend lots of money we don't have will soon be closing up one of its facilities. Here's a hint: It involves candles. Lots and lots of candles. Here's another hint: One...
Time Is Running Out For Your Regular Massachusetts Driver’s License
Recently I had to renew my license for the 2nd time before my birthday this year. Thankfully, I was able to process the transaction online since I didn't have any reason to visit the RMV in person as all my records are up to date. However, for some they might...
The Best School In Massachusetts Is The Oldest In America
Before you know it, class will be back in session. As you know anything Classic or Historical you will usually find here in the Baystate. We have the oldest bars, oldest restaurants, and even the oldest houses. We do have some rather historic schools as well that are ether torn...
‘Grossly unfair’: Retrial of Karen Read ‘should not be allowed,’ defense says in new court filing
In a new court filing, defense attorneys said Tuesday that the retrial of Karen Read “should not be allowed,” calling the state’s continued push for a conviction in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe “grossly unfair.”
40 Illegal To Trash Items In Mass.
As Massachusetts and the world tries to handle its waste in a more responsible manner, the rules they are a changing. Certain batteries can safely be thrown in the trash and some can not, for instance. Nearly a year and a half ago, Massachusetts made some changes to its trash...
Mass. Lock Law Protects Renters
Can you landlord just bust into your Massachusetts dwelling? Whether it's an apartment, duplex, condo, or house, they do have the right to enter their property. Do they always? Absolutely not. Listeners of "Slater & Marjo In The Morning" may have heard the real estate guys on Friday talk about...
Woonsocket residents threaten lawsuits after city posts their personal information online
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Woonsocket’s human services director is stepping down and the mayor is taking new measures to screen documents before they’re uploaded online after dozens of residents’ sensitive personal information was posted on the city’s website. As Target 12 first reported, Woonsocket City...
Surge in Massachusetts homeless population seen in yearly count
Data from the yearly count of the state’s unhoused conducted in communities across Massachusetts at the end of January is still being processed and analyzed. However, it appears the numbers of individuals and families that are in unstable housing situations has increased in fits and starts over the last 11 years. “The general...
Massachusetts certifies four ballot questions on standardized testing, state legislature audits, transportation network drivers, and psychedelic substances
Secretary of State William Galvin (D) announced that four of the five initiatives that submitted verified signatures on July 3 had qualified for the ballot. The initiatives address standardized testing for graduate high school; auditing the state legislature; unionizing and collective bargaining for transportation network drivers; and providing regulated access to certain psychedelic substances.
Report: Mass. has the 2nd highest cost of living in the US
Good thing the Commonwealth leads the nation with the highest average annual salary: $80,330. Living in Massachusetts? In this economy? That has got to be expensive. And it is, according to Forbes Advisor. An analysis the online news site published on July 15 revealed that the cost of living in...
Advocate says migrant, unhoused families were planning to sleep at MBTA station
QUINCY - The state has made it clear that its emergency shelter program is at capacity. That has not stopped dozens of migrants heading to Massachusetts through any number of federal programs. Last week, the state announced it would stop allowing so-called "newcomers" to sleep at Logan Airport. Families had been sleeping there when they first arrived in Boston through the airport's Terminal E. In doing so, the state said families would be sent straight to emergency shelters like the one in Norfolk at the old Bay State Correctional Center.On Tuesday, WBZ-TV found dozens of people being dropped off...
Massachusetts' Littlest Garbage Man Makes His Rounds Thanks To Make-A-Wish
For four-year-old Alan, there was always something special about the garbage trucks that came through his Ashland neighborhood each week. He fell in love with the big green machines and wanted to be like the men and women who drove them. He even dressed up as a garbage man for Halloween one ye…
5 Boston Bars To Go To First When Happy Hour Returns in Massachusetts
Happy Hour was banned in Massachusetts in 1984. The law was put into effect because of a young girl who lost her life in a drunk driving accident. It may be close to coming back, however, because the Massachusetts Senate has recently adopted an amendment in favor of bringing it back. Senators cited it would help boost the economy, according to Boston.com.
Aftermath of storm causes power outages, damage across Western Massachusetts
(WGGB/WSHM) - State officials have reported several power outages across Western Massachusetts. Aside from the outages there were multiple road closures from downed power lines and fallen trees. Over 14-hundred homes are still without power and at least three houses were damaged by falling trees in Williamsburg. One tree damaging...
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