Massachusetts State News
Eversource CEO expects Healey to ease criticism after election
Eversource’s CEO expects Healey’s utility criticism to ease after the election, a prediction at odds with her message to voters.
October 22, 2026
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Tod Machover pairs BSO musicians with responsive AI in new work
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Business & Economy
Three Greater Boston labor disputes put contracts in focus
Encore workers remain on strike, while Brigham nurses and Harvard graduate workers have authorized possible repeat walkouts.
October 22, 2026
Transportation & Infrastructure
The Future of Mass Pike and I-90 Toll Policies Unveiled
Massachusetts unveils new toll policies for the Mass Pike and I-90, aiming to improve traffic flow and funding. The changes include dynamic pricing and updated payment methods to ease congestion and enhance commuter experience.
August 31, 2026
Arts & Culture
Tod Machover pairs BSO musicians with responsive AI in new work
Tod Machover’s new BSO commission brings live musicians into an exchange with AI, with a human performer guiding the technology.
October 23, 2026
Education
Cambridge weighs attendance rules, school social media limits
Cambridge school officials requested attendance policy clarifications and a review of social media accounts for high school teams and clubs.
October 23, 2026
Weather & Environment
Cambridge sees lower odds of buying water despite drought
Cambridge officials say supplemental water purchases are less likely, though low reservoir levels and renewed drought restrictions remain concerns.
October 23, 2026
History & Heritage
How Make Way for Ducklings became a Boston landmark
From an art student’s visits to bronze ducks, the history behind Robert McCloskey’s story and its enduring place in Boston’s Public Garden.
October 22, 2026
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