Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took a shot at the Massachusetts Senate for failing to move on her bid to raise commercial tax rates, prompting a sharp retort from the Senate president who indicated in her remarks that the bill is all but dead. Originally Published: August 6, 2024 at 7:02 p.m. Read original article here … Read more
A man accused of stabbing a man multiple times while attempting to steal his motorcycle and then days later beating his girlfriend’s small dog against a wall faces a dangerousness hearing Wednesday morning. “We request dangerousness hearings only when an individual’s conduct presents an imminent or ongoing threat to the community, which is clearly the … Read more
“Given the cross-border nature of these transactions, it’s logical for both parties to agree on a dispute resolution method and set Hong Kong as the arbitration venue,” said Wu Libin, senior partner at M&T Lawyers. “However, many merchants are unfamiliar with Hong Kong’s legal framework, and the high costs of litigation pose a significant barrier … Read more
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s controversial plan to provide tax relief to homeowners by raising commercial tax rates stalled, and died for now, in the Massachusetts Senate, leaving the mayor disappointed and the bill’s critics taking a victory lap. Originally Published: August 1, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz … Read more
Ugh, not again. After a warmer than normal July across the region, the hot weather has returned as the National Weather Service issued another “heat advisory.” Meteorologists were warning that heat index values could spike up to 96 degrees across parts of Massachusetts during the next couple of days. “Hot temperatures and high humidity may … Read more
State Sen. Nick Collins is joining the chorus of voices calling for a new approach to combat Boston’s revived open-air drug market at Mass and Cass, saying that the mayor’s decision to put housing before treatment is what doomed her plan. Originally Published: July 30, 2024 at 5:11 a.m. Read original article here Denial of … Read more
Nearly half a million working-age residents of Massachusetts have limited English-language proficiency, representing another challenge for an economy that continues to lose many taxpayers to other states with lower taxes and cost of living. The roughly 480,000 residents with limited English proficiency represents approximately 10% of the state workforce, and may be a significant undercount, … Read more
Having extensively travelled around Boston, I think it’s got a distinctive charm that rivals NYC (Image: Portia Jones) Dynamic New York or historic Boston. Which exciting city should you pick for a US city break? While both cities have grand museums, modern theatres, landmark buildings, and an extensive public park, they each have a unique … Read more
Consistent sleep could be the key to preventing type 2 diabetes. That’s according to Boston researchers, who found that people with irregular sleep patterns had a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who got more consistent sleep. The study led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers looked at sleep patterns over … Read more
The planned massive renovation at Franklin Park’s White Stadium will be in front of the Boston Planning & Development Agency this week, fresh off key approvals from other city boards. “I feel confident because this process has been so thorough and extensive,” Boston Unity Soccer Partner’s controlling manager Jennifer Epstein told the Herald. “There has … Read more
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