Boston projects $48M budget deficit next fiscal year driven by snow removal costs
Boston CFO Ashley Groffenberger says the shortfall, driven partly by snow removal costs, amounts to 1% of the city’s operating budget.
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Orange Line extension to Roslindale attracting attention
The Massachusetts House last week gave initial approval to a resolve to study extending the MBTA's Orange Line south from Jamaica Plain to Roslindale Village, which would bring core train service to parts of Boston that still lack it. -
Prominent Mass. Republicans condemn Trump’s Reiner remarks
Disapproval is a common theme, but the nuances of their responses vary. -
Elections division works overtime to process ballot petitions
Elections division staff are on turbo mode as they muscle through boxes of signatures that could lead to as many as 12 ballot questions going before voters in 2026. -
Wu again claims Boston is safest city in US. But recent data suggests otherwise.
The source of her current assertion remains unclear. -
Boston asks state officials for more notice when pharmacies close
Boston’s request would widen the state’s minimum notice window from 14 days to 120 days. -
CCC vote moves Massachusetts a step closer to 'new world' of cannabis cafes
On-site marijuana consumption will be allowed at licensed businesses, under regulations approved Thursday. -
Boston City Council approves increased tax rates after legislative action stalls
State lawmakers again rebuff Mayor Michelle Wu’s request to shift more tax burden onto commercial property owners. -
Cities and towns seeking more flexibility on property tax increases
To help prevent local service cuts, the Massachusetts Municipal Assoication is also asking for a major boost in state funding. -
State Sen. Brownsberger criticizes Boston tax proposal as public pressure increases
His comments come as the window to act on the proposal tightens. -
MIT launches quantum push
The initiative is a university-wide effort to use quantum technology to address challenges in a variety of fields like science, technology, life sciences, health care and national security.
