Politics & Government

Massachusetts Town Could Throw Out Plastic Bag Ban: Patch PM

Tewksbury residents are having second thoughts about their plastic bag ban and could soon repeal it.

Also, Congressman Seth Moulton is running for president; a teen jumped off a Boston courthouse; more.
Also, Congressman Seth Moulton is running for president; a teen jumped off a Boston courthouse; more. (Jae C. Hong/Associated Press)

Welcome to Monday's Patch PM. These were the top headlines from across the Massachusetts Patch network today:

Tewksbury Considering Repeal Of Plastic Bag Ban

Opponents of the bag ban say it is ineffective in fighting litter and puts a burden on older shoppers.

Seth Moulton Running For President

The Salem Democrat ended months of speculation and officially announced a 2020 presidential run Monday.

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Seth Moulton. (Courtesy)

Stop & Shop Workers 'Proud' Of Strike That Led To New Deal

Stop & Shop workers say they're proud of their 11-day strike as they returned to work today with a new deal.

Striking workers walk a picket line outside a Stop & Shop supermarket in Boston, Thursday, April 18, 2019. (Michael Dwyer/Associated Press)

Ayanna Pressley, MA's First Black Congresswoman, To Speak On Race

Ayanna Pressley will be speaking Tuesday at Congregation Kehillath Israel as part of a community conversation in Brookline.

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Ayanna Pressley (right) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at left. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)

Arrested Teen Jumps From Boston Courthouse Balcony

A witness said she saw the teen on the floor of the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse after he reportedly jumped from the fourth floor in the atrium.

Bullying Prevention Tips for Parents

Bullying comes in three general types - Physical bullying; verbal bullying and exclusion from

Burlington Doctor On Trial For Baby's Death

Dr. Pallavi Macharla was running an unlicensed daycare out of her Burlington home when the six-month-old died in March 2014.

1 Hurt, Dozens Homeless After Chestnut Hill Fire

More than 600 people live in the luxury condo complex.

Smoke damage is visible in the middle of this Boston apartment building that caught fire April 22, 2019. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)


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