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Nic Retsinas, longtime housing advocate and JCHS Director, has died. He was 79.
Nic Retsinas, who led the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University from 1998 to 2010, has passed away. Retsinas was described as a tireless advocate for inclusive, equitable housing policy, and his vision continues to shape the JCHS' work. Retsinas dedicated his life and career to affordable housing...
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Football Travels to Robert Morris Saturday
EASTON, Mass. (Nov. 11, 2026) -- Stonehill takes to the road to visit Robert Morris in the Skyhawks' final game away from home on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 12 p.m. Sitting in a tie for second place in the NEC, the Skyhawks enter the weekend 3-2 in conference play and 4-6 overall, while the Colonials are also 3-2 in the NEC and 5-5 overall. Stonehill is 3-3 on the road, and Robert Morris boasts a 3-1 record at home. at home. Duquesne (3-2 NEC) and LIU (3-2 NEC) are also tied with Stonehill and Robert Morris for second in the conference standings with two weeks remaining.
The Milford Daily News
Medway votes 167-92 to eliminate Flock license plate readers
Medway Town Meeting overwhelmingly voted Nov. 9 to ban automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) from town. However, it is not known when the Flock Safety cameras will be removed. Michael Fahey, head of a grassroots organization called “ DeFlock Medway ,” had worked on developing the citizen-sponsored article and was pleased about the vote. The vote was 167-92 to eliminate ALPRs. “I appreciate the police department, the Select Board and the Town Manager,” said Fahey. “Everyone remained very civil on both sides.” Police Chief William Kingsbury said the new bylaw will be submitted to the state Attorney General’s office for review and said the town’s lawyer said it may not be approved. “The Select Board said they will wait to see what the AG decides, then discuss the system’s future at that time,” the chief said. “I appreciate everyone’s point of view regarding the system and the participation in the process.” Kingsbury said it would be up to the Select Board to decide whether the department will continue using the Flock cameras until the Attorney General rules on the new bylaw. Town Manager Michael Boynton said Select Board chairman Dennis Crowley has asked to have the topic put on the
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Providence Voters Approve Israel Divestment Measure With 75 Percent Support
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND — Providence voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure requiring the city to avoid investments connected to countries profiting from what the measure describes as genocide, apartheid, ethnic cleansing or prolonged military occupation, making Providence the second U.S. city to adopt an Israel-divestment policy by popular vote. The measure passed with roughly 75% support, according to The Guardian . Organizers said the campaign was designed to force divestment from companies and financial instruments connected to Israel, including investments they argue contribute to the war in Gaza and the occupation of Palestinian territories. Providence for Palestine began with about 40 volunteers and eventually built a much larger field operation. The coalition collected more than 10,000 signatures, knocked on roughly 17,000 doors, made 18,000 phone calls and said it spoke with tens of thousands of residents before Election Day. ( theguardian.com ) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Organizers included local chapters of Jewish Voice for Peace, Democratic Socialists of America, the American Federation of Teachers and American Muslims for Palestine. The result follows a similar divestment vote in Somerville, Massachusetts, and comes as public opinion toward Israel’s conduct in Gaza has become more critical. An
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Fall River City Council approves tax factor for FY2027 by 8-1 vote as property values rise
The Fall River City Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2027 tax classification factor at Tuesday’s meeting after the Board of Assessors recommend the maximum allowable shift of 1.75. The Council by a vote of 8-1 (Peckham being the lone no vote) approved the 1.75 factor which puts...
Brown Daily Herald
Brown will no longer issue CPT work authorizations for international undergraduates
On Nov. 11, Brown’s International Student and Scholar Services notified F-1 students in an email that the University will no longer issue Curricular Practical Training authorizations for undergraduate students. CPT, a work authorization granted under students’ F-1 status, allows international students to complete internships and other work activities in...