'I'm Not Going To Play That Game': Baker Against Mandating COVID Vaccines For State Employees
Gov. Charlie Baker continues to oppose mandating COVID vaccines for state employees even as he aims to reach herd immunity in Massachusetts.
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Gov. Charlie Baker continues to oppose mandating COVID vaccines for state employees even as he aims to reach herd immunity in Massachusetts.
A Pfizer vaccine clinic for kids ages 16 and older will be held Saturday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westboro.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
Emerson College held graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 and 2020 at Fenway Park on Sunday.
As of Sunday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.49%.
Starting Monday, Boston University plans to start offering COVID vaccines to students.
The outdoor mask mandate will remain in place until further notice in Brookline.
It was a welcome day for many restaurants in Waltham on Saturday as traffic barriers went up along Moody Street to resume outdoor dining.
Health officials said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 646,982. The total number of confirmed deaths is now 17,266.
Gov. Charlie Baker made the decision to use mass vaccination sites to distribute the shot, hiring private companies to run the large-scale locations. The contracts have cost the state millions.
To help restaurants recover from both the pandemic and slow winter season, the city brought back the popular program and made a portion of Moody Street pedestrian-only.
The state is putting $70 million into summer programs designed to help everyone from kindergarten students to high school seniors.
As of Friday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.65%.
Massachusetts is spending $70 million to help school districts launch summer learning programs to help students catch up after more than a year of disruptions because of the pandemic.
The CDC said it's impossible to eliminate all health risks on ships, but the goal is to mitigate that risk.
You can now take your mask off if you're outside and socially distanced in Massachusetts.
Districts, collaboratives and special education schools reported 718 cases among students and 94 among staff between April 15-28.
Businesses struggling during the pandemic are frustrated other states are reopening before Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is not scheduled to fully reopen until August and that is frustrating to some businesses.
The Massachusetts Senate voted Thursday to approve a $400 million bond bill to pay for a new facility to replace the existing Holyoke Soldiers' Home.
Cosmetic procedures have doubled at some businesses, and specialists say it's because of virtual meetings.
Business owners are worried they won't have enough staff to meet the demand this summer.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
The number of communities in Massachusetts considered high risk for coronavirus infections has decreased for the third week in a row.
There are an estimated 26,410 active cases in Massachusetts.
Gov. Maura Healey is filing legislation to suspend the gas tax in Massachusetts for two months.
Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.
A large group of teens took over a McDonald's in Lynn, Massachusetts, and some are seen on social media videos assaulting an employee.
With new businesses and places to live popping up, some believe downtown Boston is one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live, work and play in the city.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his answers on a questionnaire.
Gov. Maura Healey is filing legislation to suspend the gas tax in Massachusetts for two months.
Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.
A large group of teens took over a McDonald's in Lynn and some were seen assaulting an employee.
There are new businesses and places to live in downtown Boston.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his answers on a questionnaire.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.