Police
In Massachusetts and across the country, a movement is growing around the demand to kick Flock — and other license plate readers — out...
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Investigations
At least 15 police departments in the Connecticut River Valley have used the company Flock Safety’s controversial surveillance tech, records show. But it’s not...
Housing
Last month, Massachusetts' highest court tossed out a rent-control ballot measure. But tenant organizers say the setback won't stop their work fighting against climbing...
Community
A developer promised a soccer field in exchange for a denser build. But after it was built, the city has punted on completing the...
Police
Almost every local agency has left an anti-terrorism partnership with the FBI. With President Trump attempting to leverage it to stifle dissent, records show...
Housing
Citywide tenants unions are rare. But they’re starting to pop up nationwide, including in Easthampton, where neighbors are building power by fighting for cheaper...
Investigations
Disclosures show that from 2021 to 2024, Anthony Gulluni’s office submitted 83 wiretap applications to judges. That's almost as much as every other DA...
Housing
The meetings have been ongoing for years, but a recent Facebook post about them has prompted some to question the cozy relationship between police...
Police
The top cop for Hampshire and Franklin counties must now turn over unredacted disclosures of criminal police misconduct, or appeal the case to a...
Education
In Northampton, Amherst, and Greenfield, increasing public education budgets became a central issue in Tuesday’s elections — but not all candidates who ran on...
Education
Six candidates are running for three seats after a year of contentious discussions over the school district's budget.
Politics
Across western Mass, leftist and progressive candidates believe that their platforms will resonate with voters.