Bus Electrification Goals Face Skepticism

Bus Electrification Goals Face Skepticism

The Boston Globe reported that meeting the state’s 2040 mandate for an all-electric bus fleet is falling behind amid project delays and soaring costs. The MBTA has struggled to secure enough charging infrastructure.Environmental groups say the delays are...
Boston Housing Authority Faces Section 8 Funding Shortfall

Boston Housing Authority Faces Section 8 Funding Shortfall

A shortage of federal dollars left the Boston Housing Authority unable to fully pay rent to Section 8 landlords. The agency sent letters warning property owners of reduced payments.Landlords said the shortfall could force them to evict tenants or leave the program....
Bus Electrification Goals Face Skepticism

MBTA Approves 9.8 Billion Capital Investment Plan

The board greenlit a five-year plan funding signal modernization and bus lanes. The Globe noted billions in critical repair projects remained unfunded despite the large figure.Officials called the plan historic but acknowledged gaps. They said additional federal and...
Lindsay Clancy Trial Opens

Lindsay Clancy Trial Opens

Duxbury mother Lindsay Clancy stood trial for allegedly murdering her three young children. The case has drawn intense public interest and debate over mental health and maternal filicide.Defense attorneys argue Clancy was suffering from severe postpartum depression....