Boston Teachers Union Reaches Deal With City To Allow COVID Testing For Unvaccinated Educators
The Boston Teachers Union and city officials have reached an agreement that will allow unvaccinated educators to submit two negative COVID tests a week.
Vaccine Mandate
Salem Indoor Youth Sports Facility Pushes Back Against Vaccine Mandate
Owners of The Grind Factory in Salem are pushing back against the city's COVID vaccine mandate.
Mayor Wu Extends Vaccination Deadline, But 100 Boston Firefighters Protest Mandate Outside City Hall
About 100 firefighters stood outside Boston City Hall Monday in protest as Mayor Michelle Wu spoke about the decision to delay implementation of a vaccine mandate for city workers by another week.
Boston City Workers Given Additional Week To Show Proof Of COVID Vaccination
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Sunday that city employees will have an additional week to show proof of COVID vaccination before they face potential disciplinary action.
Boston To Delay Enforcement Of COVID Vaccine Mandate For City Workers Until Jan. 24
The COVID vaccine mandate for Boston city employees will not officially be enforced until nine days after the deadline.
Loud Sirens From Protesters Disrupt Swearing-In Ceremony At Boston City Hall
Protesters interrupted Boston Mayor Michelle Wu during a swearing-in ceremony for City Council members.
Massachusetts State Police Union Says First Trooper Let Go Over Gov. Baker's Vaccine Mandate
The State Police Association of Massachusetts says its first union member has been let go for not complying with Gov. Charlie Baker's vaccine mandate for employees.
Justice Breyer Rejects Mass General Brigham Employees' Request To Block Vaccine Mandate
Justice Stephen Breyer rejected a request that the Supreme Court block the vaccine mandate being implemented by Mass General Brigham.
OSHA COVID Vaccine Mandate For Companies With 100+ Employees To Begin Jan. 4
Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly.
Supreme Court Declines To Block Maine Vaccine Mandate
The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from health care workers in Maine to block a vaccine mandate that went into effect Friday.
141 State Employees Have Resigned After Not Complying With COVID Vaccine Mandate
The data shows 93.7% of state employees have complied with the mandate.
I-Team: Some Correction Officers, State Troopers Off The Job Over Vaccine Mandate
Sources say retired correction officers are working inside with inmates taking shifts of officers who are suspended.
Massachusetts State Police Union Says Roughly 300 Troopers Still Unvaccinated As Mandate Goes Into Effect
State Police Association of Massachusetts President Sgt. Michael Cherven said the state hasn't yet responded to vaccinate exemption requests.
Unvaccinated State Workers Could Lose Jobs With Vaccine Mandate Now In Effect
A vaccine mandate for state employees is now in effect in Massachusetts and about 1,900 workers could be out of a job Monday for failing to get vaccinated ahead of the governor's deadline.
Cambridge School Committee Approves COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Students
The Cambridge School Committee voted six to one Tuesday night in favor of a vaccine mandate for students that will go into effect November 22.
Amherst Becomes First School District In Massachusetts To Require COVID Vaccine For Eligible Students
Starting December 1, all Amherst Public School students 16 and older will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Dozens Of Massachusetts State Police Troopers Resigning Over COVID Vaccine Mandate, Union Says
The State Police Association of Massachusetts (SPAM) said dozens of troopers have submitted their resignation papers as a result of the state's COVID vaccine mandate.
Federal Vaccine Mandate: How Could The New COVID Rules Affect You?
President Biden recently announced broad new vaccine requirements with the potential to affect approximately 100 million Americans once they go into effect.
Somerville Requiring All City Employees To Get COVID Vaccine
The city is requiring employees to be fully vaccinated by November 1.
Where Do COVID Vaccine Mandates Stand?
With the FDA's full approval of Pfizer's vaccine for COVID, vaccine mandates may become more prevalent in the the public and private sector.
Will There Be A National Vaccine Mandate?
Vaccination mandates are now being implemented across government and corporate America, but short of a national requirement, how effective can they be?
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Nathan Carman's defense teams says he is competent to stand trial
On Friday, a federal judge in Vermont asked both the defense and prosecution if Carman should take a mental health evaluation.
Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
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The Strokes will not play Boston Calling after positive COVID test
Boston Calling headliner The Strokes will not be playing their scheduled set on Saturday due to a positive COVID case in the band.
Young Mattapan students processing emotions after Texas school shooting
Students in a Mattapan classroom are having difficult discussions following a Texas school shooting.
Seaside towns offer free beach passes to Native Americans
Narragansett, Rhode Island, and multiple Cape Cod towns are offering free seasonal beach passes to any Native American with proof of certain tribal affiliation.
Memorial Day Weekend Weather: Rain to start, then warmer
The highest risk for rain is Saturday and the warmest day will be Memorial Day.
NH State Police pull over man driving 121 mph on I-89
A 27-year-old Melrose man is accused of driving 121 mph on I-89 in New London.
Monkeypox vaccine offered to close contacts of patient at Boston hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital became the first in the country to use the monkeypox vaccine outside of clinical trials this week.
Swampscott's "Field of Heroes" pays tribute to fallen soldiers
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Nathan Carman's defense teams says he is competent to stand trial
On Friday, a federal judge in Vermont asked both the defense and prosecution if Carman should take a mental health evaluation.
Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
The Strokes will not play Boston Calling after positive COVID test
Boston Calling headliner The Strokes will not be playing their scheduled set on Saturday due to a positive COVID case in the band.
Young Mattapan students processing emotions after Texas school shooting
Students in a Mattapan classroom are having difficult discussions following a Texas school shooting.
Seaside towns offer free beach passes to Native Americans
Narragansett, Rhode Island, and multiple Cape Cod towns are offering free seasonal beach passes to any Native American with proof of certain tribal affiliation.
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Monkeypox vaccine offered to close contacts of patient at Boston hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital became the first in the country to use the monkeypox vaccine outside of clinical trials this week.
Massachusetts reports 3,092 new COVID cases, 12 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 8.34%.
Doctors may soon be able to treat cataracts without surgery
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7 health metrics that can lower your risk for dementia
Scoring well on seven health metrics could reduce your risk of dementia, and physical activity is one of them.
Massachusetts reports 3,084 new COVID cases, positivity rate continues to drop
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 8.33%.
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Parents not told of security breach at Boxford school
Parents were not notified of a recent security breach at Masconomet Regional High School in Boxford until days later.
Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
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Keller: Look closely at Rayla Campbell's sex education claims
Rayla Campbell, the presumptive GOP nominee for Secretary of State in Mass., is making news for some shocking comments.
Will Congress make changes to background checks or ban assault weapons?
In the wake of Tuesday's horrific mass murder in Texas, the calls for Congress to do something are everywhere.
"Faces of COVID" account serves as reminder of lives lost during pandemic
The "Faces of COVID" Twitter account remembers lives lost during the pandemic.
Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
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Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
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Stores have too much stuff. Get ready for discounts
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Boston's Hard Rock Cafe restaurant to close
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Wayfair opening Lynnfield store to showcase furniture brand
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BPS announces contract with Black-owned City Fresh Foods
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Celtics remain confident heading into Game 7 vs. Heat
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Heat beat Celtics to force a Game 7 in Eastern Conference Finals
The Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference Finals will come down to a Game 7 in Miami on Sunday night.
Red Sox bullpen blows it against Orioles
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Williams, Smart both available for Celtics in Game 6 vs. Heat
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Giants' Kapler refusing to take field for anthem in protest
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Maine K9 finds missing woman, days after tracking down girl
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Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
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Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
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Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
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Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
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