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A new house for incarcerated women in Mass. draws scrutiny over who qualifies

Over the past few months, eight women who are incarcerated have moved into a gray two-story house in Framingham. It’s called the reintegration house and it’s part of the Massachusetts Department of Correction’s efforts to reduce recidivism. The house is designed to help women transition back into...

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Massachusetts Sent a Message: The Cannabis Industry Needs to Listen

Following the defeat of Massachusetts Question 8, Project Champion President Gretchen Gailey calls for cannabis industry unity, stronger advocacy and sustained pressure for federal reform.

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Main Street Dollars

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Massachusetts is mailing letters to about 5,000 residents matched to up to $2,500 each in unclaimed property, who can claim online without searching, the treasury says

The Massachusetts State Treasury is mailing letters to about 5,000 residents who have been matched to unclaimed property worth up to $2,500 each, and those residents can claim the money online without searching for their names. State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg announced the pilot, called Claim Mass Money, on Oct. 26. Until now, residents had to […]

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SAM Vows More Cannabis Repeal Efforts After Massachusetts Defeat

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The organization that supplied nearly all the funding for Massachusetts’ defeated cannabis repeal campaign says it will pursue similar efforts elsewhere, identifying Maine as its next target. In a November 4 statement, SAM Action President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Sabet said Massachusetts voters’ rejection...

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Central Mass. teachers call for return to bargaining table after no-confidence vote

Members and supporters of the Bay Path Teachers Association (BPTA) continue to press the Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational District School Committee, and Bay Path Superintendent-Director Kyle Brenner, about resuming negotiations for a new contract. During the School Committee meeting on Nov. 2 in Charlton, several speakers — including BPTA...

Worcester County, MA · 2d

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Massachusetts Adds a One-Time Heating Oil Benefit of Up to $680 for Middle-Income Households

Massachusetts middle-income households that heat with oil can get a one-time benefit of up to $680, with applications opening in December 2026.

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Main Street Dollars

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Massachusetts utilities cannot shut off gas or electric heat from Nov. 15 for customers who prove financial hardship, and homes where all are 65 or older are shielded

Massachusetts gas and electric companies cannot shut off heat starting Nov. 15 for customers who are in financial hardship and can show it, and homes where every resident is 65 or older cannot lose service without permission from the state Department of Public Utilities. The winter protection runs through March 15. State law bars hardship […]

Massachusetts · 1d

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This Massachusetts State Forest Has Forgotten Ruins And Ghost Stories That Come Alive After Dark

Old mill foundations and cellar holes sit quietly in these woods, and some folks claim the trails feel busier after sunset than before. That’s a lot of mystery for a place known for fishing ponds. I have a soft spot for forests that keep their history in plain sight....

Massachusetts · 3d

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3 New England States Rank In Top 10 For College Students With Massachusetts At The Top

Regarding the best states in the country for college students, New England had 3 landing in the top 10 alone!

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Massachusetts Gov. Healey signs emergency preamble to immediately enact later-term abortion law as opponents gather signatures

Gov. Maura Healey signed an emergency preamble Friday to force a law removing barriers to abortions later in pregnancy to take effect immediately, a move that blocks efforts to suspend the statute while its opponents move a repeal question toward the 2028 ballot. The emergency preamble, filed with the Secretary...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Prohibition ‘up in smoke’ as voters reject Question 8

The Bay State has kept marijuana legal, with more than 75% of voters voting no on Question 8. This follows a months-long prohibition campaign backed by out-of-state donors seeking to overturn the 2016 effort to legalize recreational marijuana use. Pro-cannabis organizers and budtenders across the state have sounded the alarm...

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Massachusetts Plan for More Starter Homes Fails as ‘NIMBY’ Voters Insist on Local Zoning Control

Massachusetts voters rejected a ballot initiative that would allow the zoning of smaller lots for starter home construction.

Massachusetts · 2d

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City of Bristol completes Chippanee Golf Course aquisition and announces special Nov public opening and Veterans Day offers

The City of Bristol issued the following media release on Thursday:. (BRISTOL, CT) –The City of Bristol completed the purchase of Chippanee Golf Course, securing a premier piece of green space and expanding recreational opportunities for the local community. To celebrate this acquisition, the City is opening the golf course to the general public. For the month of November only, there will be special introductory period with highly discounted green and cart fees. Tee times may be reserved by calling the Pro Shop at 860-585-7931.

Bristol, CT · 2d

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Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Connecticut: What State Law Actually Says

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Dangerous dog breeds banned in Connecticut? The short answer is none. There is no statewide legislation in Connecticut that bans specific dog breeds, and unlike many other states, Connecticut law bans its municipalities from enacting breed-specific legislation. That does not mean every door is open to every dog. Landlords, insurers, and some private housing communities … This article, Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Connecticut: What State Law Actually Says , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Massachusetts: Charges, Evidence, and Your Legal Options • Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Kansas? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options • Aggressive Dog Laws in Wisconsin: Liability, Penalties, and Owner Duties

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Plymouth EMS Delay Turns 8-Minute Wait Into 30 for Unconscious Man

Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps — EMS Staffing Shortage Center. A call for an unconscious man in Plymouth, Connecticut, that would normally draw an ambulance in about eight minutes instead took half an hour this week, and local EMS officials say a staffing shortage is to blame. The man who needed treatment is now recovering in the hospital, but the delay has pushed the department to speed up recruitment efforts it already had underway.

Plymouth, CT · 2d

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3 Connecticut House Races Headed For Recounts

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Connecticut · 1d

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More than 20,000 people in Connecticut haven't received one-time grocery card they're eligible for

Connecticut · 2d

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Electric Boat hiring is reshaping housing in eastern Connecticut. These towns are drawing families

Eastern Connecticut towns like Voluntown and Ledyard are attracting homebuyers with lower prices, family appeal and Electric Boat jobs.

Connecticut · 6d

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City schools score above state average, with West Bristol leading the way

West Bristol School stood out in the most recent round of Smarter Balanced Assessments scoring in the elementary schools. But several of the city’s elementary schools outscored state averages in 2025-26. Carly Fortin, chief of academics for Bristol Public Schools, provided a summary of the Smarter Balanced Assessment scores...

Bristol, CT · 1d