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Top Boston news: Updated results show close City Council race; official Christmas tree on its way

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Published on November 14, 2019
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Firefighters, police salute procession for fallen firefighter

Various fire and police departments saluted along the Massachusetts Turnpike on Wednesday as the body of Worcester Fire Department Lt. Jason Menard was conveyed to the medical examiner's officer in Boston. Menard died while fighting a four-alarm fire.

Read the full story on WCVB Channel 5 Boston.

Non-binary gender designation now available on state licenses

Massachusetts residents can now choose a non-binary gender designation on state driver’s licenses, officials said. The change took effect on Tuesday.

Read the full story on Boston.com.

Updated results show only 5 votes separate City Council candidates

The new vote counts are still unofficial and incomplete, officials said.

Read the full story on Boston Globe.

Boston's official Christmas tree about to leave Nova Scotia

The annual tree-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday.

Read the full story on WCVB.


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