Politics
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Former Berkley Selectman announces candidacy for State Representative in the 6th Bristol District
ASSONET, MA — Republican Robert Anctil, an Assonet resident, master plumber, and former Berkeley Selectman, is officially announcing his candidacy…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey announces summer savings for commuter rail riders; here are the details
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today announced a series of summer fare promotions and discounts on the MBTA Commuter Rail to lower…
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Hearing to be held on measures that would lower Massachusetts income tax and cap state revenue; Governor Healey opposes both
BY STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Massachusetts Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions is holding a public hearing Monday on a…
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OPINION: A bogus Fall River Police warrant leads to a bogus legal opinion
The highly questionable Fall River Police Department search warrant used to get the name and address of a fake Facebook…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey, AG Campbell, announce New England ratepayers to receive nearly $1 billion energy refund, future savings of $100 million annually
BOSTON – Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell have announced in a release the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s order to…
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Tax Flight Accelerates in Massachusetts: $4.18 Billion in AGI Lost to Other States After Surtax
BY MICHAEL NORTON Opponents of the surtax on wealthier households say new IRS data points to an increase in adjusted…
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Mayor Paul Coogan Vetoes City Council Resolution To Investigate Fall River Police Department
BREAKING: Mayor Paul Coogan has sent a letter to city council members informing them that he is using his veto…
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Massachusetts House overwhelming passes sweeping reform bill aimed at bolstering protections for immigrants
BY STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE The House on Wednesday passed a sweeping reform bill (H 5305Track) aimed at bolstering protections…
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City Council votes to launch formal investigation into the Fall River Police Department
In a 7-0 vote, the Fall River City Council voted Tuesday night to initiate a formal investigation into the actions…
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Project for 49-unit apartment building at former Fall River school moves forward, proposed barber shop/salon granted variance
The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals has allowed projects to move forward, including two in particular. Last week, Thomas…
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