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Editorial: ADU law’s dos and don’ts now that it’s gone live
2 days ago · A new state law that just went into effect allows property owners across Massachusetts to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — small, secondary homes either attached or detached from their main single-family home. Now that the widespread acceptance of these housing units has officially become a reality, it’s a timely exercise to understand how it […]
Editorial: Hydropower deal soaking the state’s energy ratepayers
6 days ago · Developers said time lost increased the price of the project by $521 million, in 2017 dollars, due to higher costs for materials and labor. Under this settlement approved by DPU, Eversource, National Grid and Unitil agreed to pay $13.61 per kilowatt-month in the contract’s first year, a 46% increase.
Editorial: All hands on deck as Healey takes pulse of state’s military ...
Jan 30, 2025 · Gov. Maura Healey received an update Monday on the state of this state’s military presence. A timely update, given all that’s happening in Washington. Members of the Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Task Force met with both the governor and lieutenant governor to discuss the state’s six military installations, plus …
Editorial: Long-term promise doesn’t solve Nashoba area’s medical ...
Jan 24, 2025 · Is it just talk again, or is UMass Memorial Health actually seriously considering operating an emergency room somewhere in the Nashoba Valley? And if it does come to fruition, will it ease the area’s dire medical-services deficit in the near term? Around the time Nashoba Valley Medical Center closed in August, that same entity floated […]
Gov. Healey proposes state-run shelter changes that could block …
Jan 16, 2025 · Gov. Maura Healey proposed a series of major changes to state-run emergency shelters Wednesday that attempt to cordon off the maxed-out system from individuals who are not Massachusetts residents, including by implementing a three-month residency requirement.
Hospital closure working group holds first meeting
Oct 13, 2024 · AYER – This week the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the membership of the Nashoba Valley working group, which was created to address the health care needs of the region following the closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center. Last month, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced two working groups focused on stabilizing and revitalizing health care in communities impacted […]
Behind the Bylines: Why local news still matters
Jan 10, 2025 · Local news isn’t just about reporting the weather or covering town hall meetings — it’s about preserving democracy. Yet, in recent years, newspapers have folded, reporters have been laid off, and communities have lost a vital connection to the information that shapes their lives. The collapse of local journalism has left behind what researchers call […]