The Boston Athletic Association hosted its first Marathon Fan Fest over the weekend for competitors and fans of the Boston Marathon. The events leading up to the Patriots Day race began on Friday afternoon and continued through Sunday evening, as Boston locals and international visitors alike took part in the festivities.
The MBTA hosted a public meeting to discuss proposed fare hikes Wednesday at the State Transportation Building in downtown, drawing a crowd of more than 100 people that included elected officials, community activists and residents.
A U.S. District Court judge criticized the state of Massachusetts for its failure to provide timely mental health care to low-income children. The judge cited unreasonable wait times and substandard quality of care for children suffering from serious emotional disturbances.
