Kim Janey marked her historic elevation as the first woman and Black resident to serve as mayor of Boston with a ceremonial swearing-in event. … MORE
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Law prohibits firing of officer convicted of assault for now
An officer convicted of assault for kicking and kneeling on a handcuffed man is still on the force because a Rhode Island law prohibits his firing as long as the court case is ongoing.… MORE
Ex-head of police review board sues Providence over firing
The former executive director of the civilian review board that oversees the Providence Police Department who was fired in November after he released video of an officer’s assault on a suspect said in a lawsuit against the city that his termination was retaliatory. … MORE
Janey becomes 1st woman, person of color to be Boston mayor
Boston has a new mayor in Kim Janey, who is the city’s first female and first person of color to take the office.… MORE
Hugs, at last: Nursing homes easing rules on visitors
Nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other kinds of elderly residences battered by COVID-19 are easing restrictions and opening their doors for the first time since the start of the pandemic, leading to joyous reunions around the country after a painful year of isolation, Zoom calls and greetings through windows. … MORE
Massachusetts pushes back tax filing deadline to May 17
Massachusetts is pushing back its tax filing deadline to match up with a decision by the federal government to move the federal deadline from April 15 to May 17 this year.… MORE
Massachusetts lawmakers again approve climate change bill
Massachusetts lawmakers on Thursday again sent back to Gov. Charlie Baker a sweeping climate change bill that has bounced between the Democratic-controlled Legislature and the Republican governor for the past several months. … MORE
Narragansett Electric sold to PPL for $5.3B
The Narragansett Electric Company, which serves electric and natural gas customers in Rhode Island, has been sold to Pennsylvania-based PPL Corp. for $5.3 billion.… MORE
Man charged in Providence cruiser burning reaches plea deal
A man charged with playing a role in the burning of a Providence police cruiser during a violent night in the city last summer has reached a plea deal that could send him to prison. … MORE
Police: Man dies after apparently being hit by own vehicle
A Rhode Island man who died at the hospital after being found injured and unresponsive in a parking lot last weekend was apparently struck by his own vehicle, police said Tuesday.… MORE
