Boston celebrates Adult Education and Family Literacy Week to highlight educational programs and their importance in empowering residents and bridging gaps in the community.

The trash collectors' strike in Massachusetts ended with a new five-year deal between Republic Services and Teamsters Local 25. Normal waste collection is expected to resume.

Massachusetts' unemployment rate stays steady at 4.8%, despite a loss of payroll jobs and a rise in employment, indicating a shift towards gig-style work. Mass.gov reports on state labor initiatives and resources for workers and employers.

Northeastern US states and NYC have formed the Northeast Public Health Collaborative to share resources and improve regional health.

Boston officials break ground on a development project at 55 Hudson Street, transforming a city-owned lot into 110 affordable housing units and a new Boston Public Library branch.

The DCR is promoting accessible fall recreation in Massachusetts parks, offering adaptive activities like hiking and kayaking for those with disabilities.

Governor Maura Healey nominates three attorneys, Tonomey Coleman, Mark Fabiano, and Becky Michaels, as Associate Justices of the Massachusetts District Court.

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts announces the formation of the DRIVE Acceleration Team to boost innovation and create jobs across various industries.

Sheriff Patrick McDermott will pay over $36,300 to settle claims of improper use of campaign funds for personal business interests, as reported by the Boston Globe.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the development of a new state-of-the-art Crime Lab in Marlborough, with construction starting in 2026 and opening expected in 2028.

Massachusetts awards over $9 million in literacy grants to 15 school districts for early reading success, as part of the PRISM initiative for enhancing literacy in young children.

Mayor Michelle Wu launches the nomination period for Boston's fourth annual Legacy Business Awards, calling for community submissions of businesses operating for over a decade.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell supports a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in cities without local consent, emphasizing its unlawfulness and potential harm to civilian trust.