A judge has ordered Michael Walsh returned to the Republican attorney‑general primary ballot after ruling the commission lacked jurisdiction over a signature‑fraud challenge.

A Boston Globe investigation found most city council staff are temporary, with uneven pay, few leave protections and routine short-term reappointments.

A Beacon Hill move could let Richard Fields install slot‑style 'historical horse racing' machines at Suffolk Downs and Raynham, promising construction, jobs and a new events fund.

Surprise DPW drug tests, private investigators and arbitration awards have left Medford City Hall divided and the city council moving to cut the legal budget.

Councilors paused a City Hall meeting after At‑Large Councilor Julia Mejia appeared to have a medical emergency. EMTs carried her out and the session resumed about 30 minutes later.

Mayor Michelle Wu sued Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, alleging their platforms harm Boston Public Schools students and have strained school mental‑health services. The filing joins a wave of similar cases nationwide.

Foxborough says a nearly $1M entertainment‑license charge at Gillette Stadium pays for public‑safety costs and has moved in court after Kraft sued.

Amanda McGonigle and the ACLU sued federal officials after she says Secret Service agents barred her from a vice‑presidential event in Bangor, alleging viewpoint discrimination.

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux accused ICE of publicly trying to shame his office after a federal social-media post about a detainee. He says Massachusetts law prevents holding people on detainers.

The Wu administration declined to use reserve funds as Boston Public Schools trims more than 560 positions in its FY27 plan. The cuts largely affect paraprofessionals and other student‑facing roles.

Gov. Maura Healey signed a home rule petition letting Worcester certify police recruits up to age 39. City officials say the change will widen the applicant pool amid staffing gaps.

Cambridge is weighing whether to expand universal preschool to 3‑year‑olds and whether wealthier families should pay more to cover the cost. Officials are studying sliding‑scale options.

Chief Glenn Cronin was honored on Tuesday after 32 years with the Malden Police Department. Video and photos show the surprise farewell and the handoff to Captain Marc Gatcomb.