The Worcester County renovation effort is back on track thanks to the state agreeing to fill gaps created by — and in response to — the Trump administration's policies.

A Massachusetts town is moving forward with a plan to set up reparations for residents who say they are still affected by slavery despite already questioning how it will be properly funded. The ...

A handful of school districts across the state already limit or ban cellphone use during school hours or on school property.

State transportation officials said they were “awaiting clarification” on the grant’s status from their federal counterparts.

Seemingly left for dead, it just won’t die. That describes one lawmaker’s continual attempts to resurrect happy hours in this ...

Lois Stanley, a Virginia native who has supervised major planning, operations and capital projects at several universities, ...

On the July 4 holiday, Healey signed the fiscal year 2026 budget lawmakers sent to her on June 30, in the process vetoing ...

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Article 23, which initially passed at Town Meeting on May 6 by a 951-759 vote, was repealed during a special election Tuesday ...

Voters overturned a plan to put the town in compliance with the state’s controversial MBTA Communities Act this week.

Air conditioning has been added to the Bristol County House of Correction’s Women’s Center. Not only inmates but staff are ...