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These Mass. towns voted down funding their schools; they get another chance Tuesday
Editor’s note: Information regarding the Uxbridge meeting location and required amount of votes was updated. The fate of whether the public schools in Uxbridge and Winchendon will close and lay off all their school staff members rests in the hands of voters who will decide at separate Tuesday evening meetings whether or not to pass the proposed school budgets.
Massachusetts Town Named One of the Cheapest Beach Towns in the US
It’s that time of year again. School’s out for the summer, and families across the country are packing up to hit the beaches. If you’re like me, you may have that lifelong goal of turning your favorite summer vacation spot into a regular weekend getaway or even a full-time home. The major obstacle for many of us, though, is the high price of real estate...especially in beach towns.
State’s climate fight bleeds into meat sector
The panel this month added two $5 million bond authorizations for alternative protein investments to the redrafted bill, including authorizations for an equipment grant program for alternative protein companies, and bonding support for early-stage businesses.
Penalty against cannabis giant Trulieve again comes up short on workplace safety (Editorial)
You might think Massachusetts really put the screws to a company whose lax attention to workplace conditions contributed to a worker’s death in early 2022. After all, in an agreement with the Cannabis Control Commission, the company, Trulieve, is required to surrender its license to operate in the state.
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