The Federal Railroad Administration awarded up to $130 million to improve rail infrastructure in the Springfield, Massachusetts, area. The funding will help improve passenger rail service along a north-south line in the state and prepare for future east-west passenger train service…
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Needham Bank announced today that it is participating in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Investing for the Long-Term Initiative (Invest MA), a statewide program designed to expand access to capital for creditworthy small businesses. Oops, something went wrong U.S. markets open in…
The Massachusetts State Treasury's Unclaimed Property Division is launching its Claim Mass Money program this week, sending letters to thousands of state residents. LONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Two men were charged under the National Security Act on Tuesday over last month's…
October 26, 2026 / 12:44 PM EDT / CBS Boston Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey responded to her Republican challenger Mike Minogue Monday, a day after he suggested the state police union endorsed her in exchange for a better contract. Minogue made the accusation over the…
Mass Save will recognize 17 Massachusetts organizations and communities, including the City of Fall River, for energy efficiency and electrification projects during the Mass Save Impact Awards ceremony at the Massachusetts State House in Boston on Oct. 27. The event will take…
Gov. Maura Healey announced $14 million in state funding Wednesday to help at least 8,000 students complete their degree programs across nine Massachusetts public universities. The Duchess of Sussex issues a statement following reports her estranged father is being investigated over child…
The New Bedford City Council voted Thursday night to ban the use of ALPRs in the city. It is now up to Mitchell to either approve the ban or veto the ordinance. South African writer Coral Hart has published more…
Nearly half a million Massachusetts voters have already cast their ballots for the 2026 midterm election, state officials said. That puts statewide voter turnout at more than 9%, though some cities and towns are up over 15%. The count includes 89,573 ballots cast at…
Springfield’s City Council approved a three-year, roughly $1.1 million renewal of ShotSpotter, despite failed calls for stronger oversight and more information on false alarms and effectiveness. Supporters point to police data linking the system to increased gun recoveries and say most…
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