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SHELTER SKIRMISH — Just as Gov. Maura Healey announced that the state would soon be closing makeshift shelter sites at hotels, state Auditor Diana DiZoglio released a report chiding the administration for relying on “unlawful” no-bid contracts for emergency food and transportation services serving shelters.

Only four of the eight members of the Governor’s Council were present for its assembly Wednesday: Councilors Terry Kennedy, Paul DePalo, Tara Jacobs and Mara Dolan. Under the Constitution, five members must be present for the council to act. The assembly was scheduled for 12 p.m., but did not start until 12:30 p.m.

Dalton, Massachusetts voters successfully concluded their annual town meeting Wednesday night, more than 48 hours after it began.

Provincetown voters approved a $1.4M taxation limit override for fire, EMS, and police funding. Voters also supported a non-binding resolution urging the state to stop wastewater vapor release from the Plymouth nuclear plant.

A group of gun violence prevention advocates launched a campaign Monday to convince voters to keep in place a major gun law that gun owners and Second Amendment rights supporters are attempting to

Another former Baker Administration official is running for governor of Massachusetts in the 2026 election. Brian Shortsleeve, who served as acting MBTA general manager and chief administrator ...

Two Brewster Select Board members are not seeking reelection in the May 20 town election. Who is hoping to take their places?

To take effect, the city would need a green light from state lawmakers. A statewide RCV measure failed in Massachusetts in 2020.