MBTA zoning law under microscope as lawmakers debate budget
The MBTA Communities Act requires communities with or near MBTA service to zone for multi-family housing and was meant to help improve the housing crisis
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The two sides of Celtics' historically bad shooting in Game 1 vs. Knicks
What should we make of the Celtics missing an NBA-playoff-record 45 3-pointers in Game 1 vs. the Knicks? The stats tell two different stories.
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Tariffs form backdrop for huddle of governors, Canadian premiers
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and five fellow northeastern governors extended an olive branch to Canadian premiers Monday as they seek to maintain trade relationships amid President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign. The premiers from New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Québec are invited to... -
Mass. tax revenue collections for April exceed expectations by over $1 billion
April tax collections beat the Healey administration’s expectation by more than $1 billion, driven by revenue from the surtax on annual income above $1 million and capital gains taxes, the Department of Revenue said Monday. Last month’s $6.838 billion in tax revenue was $511 million or 8.1% greater than what was collected in April 2024,... -
Retired Canton officer returns to stand Tuesday in Read retrial
Tuesday will be another full day of testimony for jurors in Karen Read’s retrial, after things got started for the week Monday with several key moments.
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Massachusetts moves up on list of 10 best US states
Mass. moves up on list of 10 best U.S. states
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Dramatic rescue after fishing boat capsizes off Hyannisport coast
Crews worked overnight to rescue men trapped on the water after their boat capsized off the coast of Hyannisport, Massachusetts.
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FIRST ALERT: Flooding risk as we track periods of rain, possible thunderstorms
Keep your rain gear handy! We’re tracking even more wet weather on the way – with even some rain for part of your Mother’s Day weekend.
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Mass. college to lay off over 100 employees, shutter campus
Mass. college to lay off over 100 employees, shutter campus
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Acton police supervisor on leave over handling of OUI investigation of retired officer
Police in Acton, Massachusetts, say a 64-year-old retired official with a different police department is facing charges and a supervisor who responded is on paid administrative leave
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Celtics' 3-point shooting slumps won't fly against Knicks
The Celtics shot just 15-for-60 from 3-point range in their Game 1 loss to the Knicks. That may have worked against the Magic, but it won’t fly in the East semifinals.
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‘Very creepy': Emmanuel College students shocked by admissions worker's arrest
Jacob Henriques, an assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College in Boston, is facing a federal charge of attempted sex trafficking of a minor
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Latest on Porzingis' illness after Celtics star exits Game 1 vs. Knicks
The Celtics were without Kristaps Porzingis for majority of Game 1 vs. the Knicks after he departed with an illness in the first half.
