News Mayor Walsh’s Instinct Is Right on Plastic Bags NBP Editorial Board Published on: 18 Dec 2017, 12:14 pm Follow Us Update 12:14 p.m. Monday, December 18: Mayor Marty Walsh has signed the ordinance banning thin-film plastic bags.Boston Mayor Marty Walsh's hesitancy to sign an ordinance banning thin-film plastic bags from supermarkets and drug stores is a good sign.
Around New England ‘Dying’ Christmas Tree in Rhode Island State Capitol Causing Stir Matthew McDonald Published on: 17 Dec 2017, 9:47 pm Is the Christmas tree in the Rhode Island State House dying? Needles are falling off it, and some think it's in bad shape; the governor doesn't see a problem. Read More