Scituate Water Plant Work Advances With More Tasks Scheduled
Scituate MA – Town officials report new piping, tank, lighting and site-work milestones at the Stearns Meadow plant, with more work scheduled.
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Appeals Court Leaves $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Blocked for Now
A First Circuit order keeps the $100,000 H-1B payment requirement blocked while the administration appeals a Massachusetts ruling that vacated it.
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Norwood Hospital eminent-domain bill returns to House before July 31
Norwood’s hospital eminent-domain bill was amended and engrossed by the Senate July 29, then referred to a House committee as July 31 approaches.
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Court Ruling Limits Federal Power to Cancel Minnesota Grants
A federal judge ruled agencies cannot use a grant-termination clause to cancel awarded grants solely because later priorities changed, but Minnesota programs already cut are not automatically restored.
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Massachusetts Plans MBTA Fare Pilots and Free Transit for Some Seniors
Two MBTA fare pilots are scheduled for September 1, while a later-fall program could provide free bus, subway and ferry rides for eligible Massachusetts residents age 75 and older who no longer drive.
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Upton scheduled FY27 water and sewer rate hearing
Upton scheduled a July 21 hearing on FY27 water and sewer rates, but available records do not show that rates were adopted or a final vote occurred.
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Canton: Senate Duplex Zoning Measure Remains Unresolved
A Massachusetts Senate provision could expand by-right duplex options in some Canton districts, but it remains pending and current town zoning still applies.
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Newtonville station closure expected as accessibility work nears construction
Newtonville, MA — The commuter rail station is moving toward a more-than-two-year accessibility reconstruction, but final closure dates remain pending.
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Massachusetts Senate Advances Public Records Proposal Covering Governor and Legislature
A pending Massachusetts Senate proposal would create formal access rules for specified records from the governor’s office and Legislature, with Senate consideration scheduled for July 30.
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Medford-Area Fuel Prices Rise, With Diesel Climbing Faster
AAA’s July 29 check puts the Medford-area metro gasoline benchmark at $4.170 and diesel at $5.502, with diesel rising faster over the week and month.
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Lancaster Water Ban Runs Through Sept. 30 as Drought Restrictions Tighten
Lancaster’s mandatory Level 2 water ban limits nonessential outdoor use through Sept. 30, with odd-even irrigation rules, Sunday limits and listed exemptions.
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Boston Gas Prices Reach $4.154; Diesel Holds at $5.433
AAA’s July 28 Boston metro snapshot puts regular gas at $4.154 and diesel at $5.433, with both higher than a week ago despite diesel’s one-day dip.
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Malden gets $1.98M for Broadway design; construction remains ahead
Malden’s $1.98 million Broadway award will fund design and preliminary work on Route 99, while construction funding, final plans and a start date remain unresolved.
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MassDOT Seeks Bids for 20-Acre Fall River Waterfront Site
MassDOT is seeking proposals for about 20 acres of former Route 79 land beside Fall River Depot, with submissions due October 21, 2026.
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State Street sewer work brings lane and parking limits in Springfield
Springfield sewer repairs between Main and Dwight streets are expected to limit traffic to one lane each way and restrict on-street parking through early September.
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Methuen Names Acting Police Chief Jamie Moore Ahead of Aug. 24 Change
Methuen Capt. Jamie Moore will become acting police chief on Aug. 24 as Chief Scott McNamara retires and the city prepares a permanent-chief search.
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New Bedford residents watch primary-care bill before July 31 deadline
A Senate-passed Massachusetts primary-care bill could address New Bedford’s doctor shortage, but the proposal remains pending as the July 31 deadline nears.
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Sharon limits outdoor watering as Massachusetts drought continues
Sharon residents may water outdoors only with handheld hoses before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. The mandatory restriction is scheduled through October 1.
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Cohasset outlines TTHM response, possible treatment plant study
Cohasset says water remains safe for everyday use as officials pursue treatment changes, monitoring and studies of a possible new treatment plant.
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Framingham Winter Street project remains in Phase 1 for three more weeks
Framingham’s Winter Street project remains in Phase 1 for about three more weeks, with southbound traffic allowed through the work zone and northbound drivers detoured.
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Worcester awards $1.35 million for 74 affordable homes
Worcester approved $1.35 million for four housing projects expected to create 74 deed-restricted homes, but none are immediately available to applicants.
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Revere Wins More Than $1 Million for Trails, Streetscape Work and Beach Connections
Revere received more than $1.17 million for trail planning, Harris Street streetscape work and preliminary design of the Revere Beach Connector.