Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins arrested, indicted for extortion
Tompkins allegedly extorted $50,000 from a multistate cannabis company.
You could see lower taxes, rent control and government transparency on the 2026 ballot in Mass.
Wednesday marked the first deadline in a long process for groups that want to take their policy ideas directly to voters.
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New Middlesex Jail unit aims to improve well-being of older adults in custody
The Middlesex County Sheriff is debuting a new jail unit for those in custody who are 55 and older. -
Refugee resettlement agencies cut staff and programs across New England
Trump's pause to the resettlement program has far-reaching impact on refugees waiting to arrive abroad, and local staff. -
Boston School Committee approves controversial plan to close, merge schools
BPS said closures are part of a broader plan to focus on fewer schools that offer more services. -
New safety rules restrict where Somerville PorchFest musicians can perform
Porches along some streets will not be eligible to participate in the May festival, due to new safely regulations. And organizers will deploy a new taskforce to stay on top of safety and logistics. -
Cambridge city councilor facing charges of buying sex in high-end brothel case
Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner was identified in a probable cause hearing on Friday in Cambridge District Court. He's one of 11 people identified during the second day of hearings on the case.
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