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State pledges to inspect hotel shelters after roach, rodent, mold complaints
In one Massachusetts hotel being utilized as an emergency shelter, its name and location redacted from state documents, inspectors in October reported evidence of roaches, inoperable windows and missing smoke detectors. At another hotel, evaluated that same month, inspectors recommended a drain cleaning company come in to address “excessive drain/fruit...
Healey administration says first shelter exit notices won’t go out until July
After previously warning that families in Massachusetts’ emergency shelters could get notice starting June 1 that they have 90 days to exit the state-funded housing, the Healey administration said Friday that it is holding off on delivering those notices until early July.
Looking to celebrate Pride this year in New England? Here are 9 events worth traveling for
June is almost upon us, which means Pride events are popping up all over New England. Food, drinks, live entertainment, and more often than not a slew of local business vendors make Pride celebrations a family friendly daytrip activity when looking to be outside and enjoy the good weather. Or maybe you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community and simply want to soak up as much queer joy as you can.
New Hampshire refuses to reinstate license of West Springfield trucker
New Hampshire safety officials on Thursday upheld the license suspension of a commercial truck driver who was acquitted in the 2019 deaths of seven motorcyclists but said another hearing will be held to determine how long the suspension will last.
Jail turned migrant shelter: State leaders to answer community’s questions
There will be a community forum in Norfolk where state officials will be sharing more information with residents on their plans to turn Bay State Correctional Center into a temporary migrant shelter.
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