Beacon Hill, MA|News|
New 2017 Laws in MA: Lyft and Uber; Minimum Wage; Marijuana
These are the laws that are effective as of January 1, 2017.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
- Boston, MA
Coffee-loving reporter—is that redundant?—covering Bay State politics and Boston neighborhood news from beautiful Beacon Hill.
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I cover the following Patches: Back Bay, Beacon Hill (Massachusetts politics), Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, Jamaica Plain, North End, Roslindale, South End and West Roxbury.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Massachusetts Minimum Wage Goes Up Jan. 1
That goes for tipped employees, too.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Police Identify Murdered Teen Found on Christmas Eve
BREAKING: He was 18.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
'Boston Winter' Temporarily Closed Next Week, Reopens for 'Phase Two' Jan. 3
A post-holiday revamp's a-comin'.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
With Gov. Baker's Signature, Massachusetts Will Delay Pot Shop Openings
Voters in November agreed to a ballot initiative that would open recreational marijuana shops in early 2018. Legislators voted to postpone.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
More Apartments Under Review for Coolidge Corner
Babcock Place would add an additional 62 apartments to the neighborhood, in addition to the tower proposed earlier this year.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Last Livestream? Rep. Katherine Clark Protests New House Rule
Proposal would institute a fine for members who broadcast or stream audio/video from the floor.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Free New Year's Eve Skating Show on Frog Pond
What are you doing New Year's Eve? How about a free show and fireworks?
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
Light-Filled, Arboretum-Style Condo: Cambridge Wow! House
It was designed by David Aposhian as his personal residence.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Governor, Boston Mayor Celebrate Hanukkah in Copley Square [Photo, Video]
Come to Copley and we'll light the menorah...
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Firefighters Battle 'Electric Manhole Fire'
Avoid Broadway and Ellery.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Chef Gets Second Chance on 'Cutthroat Kitchen'
Alastair Mclean will appear Wednesday night on the Food Network.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Fire Scorches Downtown Stores
Smoke from the fire damaged several businesses on Concord Street Monday night.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
$15K Bail For Lyft Driver; Attorney Argues Stabbing Was Self-Defense
The hurt 21-year-old was in serious condition.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
When To Throw Out Your Christmas Tree in Brookline
And what you need to know.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Forgery, Break-Ins, Smashed Car Window: Brookline Police Blotter
The holiday was weekend was a busy time for the Brookline Police Department.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
This Week: Time to Recycle Your Christmas Trees, Framingham
Here are the town guidelines.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Lyft Driver Stabs Boston Woman: Police
A Roslindale 25-year-old stands accused.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Two Cats Perished in Peabody Fire
There is still no cause determined for the Christmas blaze.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Attleboro, MA|News|
Pedestrian Killed on Attleboro Train Tracks: Transit Police
Transit Police say the man, in his 30s, was walking on the commuter rail tracks late on Christmas Eve.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff