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July 27, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill That Would End Single-Family Zoning Statewide
Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill That Would End Single-Family Zoning Statewide
By CommonWealth Beacon
The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill that would let property owners build two-family homes by right on residential lots statewide, effectively ending single-family-only zoning…
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Feds Charge Braintree Planning Board Clerk With Taking $235,000 From Church
Feds Charge Braintree Planning Board Clerk With Taking $235,000 From Church
By Tom Joyce
Federal prosecutors charged longtime Braintree Planning Board member Darryl K. Mikami with diverting about $235,000 from a Massachusetts church.
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Massachusetts Senate Rejects Data Center Moratorium Proposal
Massachusetts Senate Rejects Data Center Moratorium Proposal
By CommonWealth Beacon
Massachusetts Senate leaders rejected a proposal to pause new data centers for one year, signaling the state remains open to AI infrastructure despite growing concerns over energy…
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LeBron James Joins Jaylen Brown in Philadelphia After Weeks of Speculation
LeBron James Joins Jaylen Brown in Philadelphia After Weeks of Speculation
By Mia Matchday
LeBron James announced Friday that he is signing with the 76ers after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time NBA champion said Philadelphia will be the final…
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Cheez-It Partners With Coors Light for New Beer Cheese Crackers
Cheez-It Partners With Coors Light for New Beer Cheese Crackers
By Abigail Hawthorne
Cheez-It is teaming up with Coors Light to turn a popular bar snack into a new cracker flavor. The companies announced the limited-edition Cheez-It Coors Light Beer Cheese flavor…
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