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The federal government recently switched to a more sophisticated system for determining flood insurance premiums, called Risk Rating 2.0. That means rates are changing for millions of U.S. homeowners, including for residents of inland communities like Lowell and Lawrence, which are seeing some of the greatest increases in Massachusetts.
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An association representing the waste and recycling industry spoke Tuesday against proposed legislation that would direct Massachusetts cities and towns…
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A western Massachusetts town official addressed state lawmakers Monday, asking them to support a bill that would allow the community to impose a 3% tax on…
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It’s the time of year when older Americans who depend on Medicare replacement health insurance plans decide whether to keep their current plans, or change…
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Connecticut has reduced greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation, but emissions from transportation and buildings are up. That’s according...
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A study says fast and reliable passenger service from New Haven to Boston via Hartford, Springfield and Worcester would have a “transformative effect” on the Hartford-Springfield regional economy
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Public records show Hartford is recycling more material since Connecticut Public reported on a major drop-off in recycling loads earlier this year, but the city still burned about 75% of its curbside recyclables from May to the end of July 2021.
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In a move aimed at cleaning up curbside recycling bins and lowering the state’s overall waste footprint, roughly a dozen towns in western Connecticut will now ask residents to take certain “food grade” glass containers out of their recycling bins and put them elsewhere.
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Connecticut regulators have determined that Eversource and United Illuminating failed to meet acceptable performance standards in their preparation and...
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The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority wants to begin new bus service connecting Amherst, Massachusetts, to Worcester. It would stop in seven towns in…