Randolph resumes paying bills after tense standoff between town and schools
A battle over the budget for Randolph Public Schools revealed deep strains in the town's governance.
Discounted T fare enrollment exceeding estimates
Nearly 30,000 people have enrolled in the MBTA's new low-income fare program in the first nine months after it launched, and 3% to 4% of all trips across the entire system are now made using discount fares, officials said Thursday.
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Social isolation is a major health risk for older adults. Groups across Mass. are stepping up.
Rates of depression among older adults has increased since COVID, leading to an array of other physical health risks. -
EPA employees ‘shocked’ over suspensions for signing a letter of dissent
139 employees, including 5 in the New England regional office, were placed on administrative leave Thursday. -
Healey signs $60.9 billion state budget, vetoes $130 million in planned spending
In new filing, governor also seeks expansion of unilateral budget-cutting powers -
Harvard Graduate School of Education shuts down DEI office
Harvard was already grappling with the loss of billions in research funding when the Trump administration threatened to pull federal student aid. -
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