Newton has passed an ordinance requiring restaurants to use only reusable, recyclable, or compostable containers, also affecting utensil distribution.

Dr. Alan Sager, a professor with expertise in healthcare finance, has been appointed by Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio to the CHIA Oversight Council until 2025.

Gabrielle Wolohojian has been approved by the Massachusetts Governor's Council for a seat on the state Supreme Judicial Court, despite previous romantic ties with Governor Maura Healey.

Boston has cancelled the proposed relocation of the O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science amid community concerns over transportation access and potential demographic shifts.

Boston has made its urban tree data available to the public through Analyze Boston, providing details such as species, size, and benefits of local trees.

MassDOT partners with BU AdLab on the "mass DO NOT DISTURB" campaign, seeking to reduce distracted driving by promoting the use of the "do not disturb" feature among Boston drivers.

Governor Healey rejects the request to dispatch the National Guard to Brockton High School amidst disciplinary issues, opting for a safety audit and collaboration on solutions.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell sues the Town of Milton for not complying with a state law requiring multi-family housing development near MBTA services.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is expediting the opening of an overflow emergency shelter for migrants in Fort Point, Boston with funding from a previous United Way grant.

Massachusetts boosts its offshore wind sector with MassCEC, City of Salem, and Crowley partnering to transform Salem's waterfront into a wind terminal, enhancing local green energy infrastructure and economic growth.

Cambridge's CARE Team now addresses public needle pickups, allowing emergency services to focus on critical situations.

Steward Health Care faces a deadline to submit financial records to Massachusetts amid a brewing health care crisis and accusations of owing back rent.

Boston Mayor Wu has named Frank Mendoza as Deputy Director of Neighborhood Services and Ben Tayag as West Roxbury Liaison to improve community services.