Shelter, Massachusetts

Massachusetts migrants taking shelter beds from taxpayers, allowed in with no vetting: former director
Massachusetts' overcrowded shelter system has allowed immigrants to enter without vetting and keep taxpayers out in the cold, a former director says.
Massachusetts Governor Proposes That Migrants in Shelter Be in Country Legally
The governor of Massachusetts has proposed that at least one member of a family staying in emergency shelters be in the country legally, hardening her stance at a time when concerns were raised about
Families staying in Mass. shelters must be in U.S. legally, governor’s proposals say
Families staying in Massachusetts emergency shelters must be in the U.S. legally and must also undergo a criminal background check before staying at shelters, the governor said Wednesday.
Dem Massachusetts governor now wants to limit illegals in crime-ridden migrant shelters
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is hardening her approach to the state’s migrant crisis in the face of mounting safety concerns and just days before President-elect Trump is sworn into office.
Massachusetts Gov. Healey proposes state-run shelter changes that could block out arriving migrants
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.

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Massachusetts doctor accused of sex abuse arraigned on rape charges
Dr. Derrick Todd, who has been sued by dozens of women, was arraigned on two rape charges. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
Massachusetts governor plans graduation requirement council after voters ditched testing
The governor of Massachusetts plans to convene a statewide graduation requirement council after voters decided to ditch ...
8 great places to live in Massachusetts
It’s is rich in American history, but the best places to live in Massachusetts are also modern and diverse, with a youthful ...
Former bartender at Massachusetts VFW accused of stealing thousands from post, police say
Two men were arraigned Thursday after police said they stole thousands of dollars from a safe at a Massachusetts VFW post and ...
‘Scary’ report on Massachusetts primary care shows a dire prognosis
Patients are struggling to access care, the physician workforce is aging and dissatisfied, and the pipeline for new doctors ...
Massachusetts college students charged with kidnapping military service member in ‘To Catch a Predator’ TikTok-inspired plot
The soldier told police he was in the area for his grandmother’s funeral and was on the dating app hoping to find “happy” ...
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey delivers State of the Commonwealth address
In her second address of its kind, Governor Maura Healey touted the accomplishments of her administration and laid out a ...
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Massachusetts Introduces Legislation For Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Massachusetts Senator Peter Durant wants the state to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve amid global clamor for the coin.
Massachusetts drivers are saving a bit more at the pump. See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Massachusetts last week compared with the week prior.