Massachusetts governor race still wide open for candidates
With the mayoral race in full gear, several Massachusetts officials are beginning to consider running in the gubernatorial race in Nov. 2014, with the exception of U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano, who announced on Thursday that he would not run for Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick’s seat and instead, seek reelection for his representative seat. “After taking time to […]
MBTA to extend Green Line two stops into Somerville area
With the approval of its construction contract on Sept. 25, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority can move forward with its Green Line Extension Project to build three more stations. The $393 million contract signed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Board of Directors will fund phase two of the three-phase extension. The money will pay […]
Only East Boston residents to vote on Suffolk Downs casino proposal
In the midst of heated debate, the Boston City Council voted 12 to one on Wednesday denying a citywide vote for the Suffolk Downs casino proposal, leaving the decision only to East Boston residents. “East Boston is the only community that will be most impacted by the casino…through the traffic and noise and pollution and other of […]
Obamacare to take effect in Massachusetts amid government shutdown
The Affordable Care Act is scheduled to launch into effect Tuesday with the opening of the Health Insurance Marketplace, a state-administered online exchange where individuals and small business can purchase private insurance plans, despite the government shutdown looming on the same day. Alec Loftus, communications director at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, said […]
USPS to increase price of first-class stamps
Expenses for several Boston businesses may go up next year because the United States Postal Service proposed plans on Sept. 25 to increase in the price of a first-class stamp from 46 cents to 49 cents. The change is estimated to create $2 billion in additional annual revenue, and, if approved, the new rates would […]
