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And Then There Were Five – GOP State Senator Leaving

Published on: 16 Oct 2019, 11:06 pm

One of the six Republican members of the Massachusetts Senate is leaving to take a job with Bridgewater State University.

State Senator Viriato deMacedo (R-Plymouth), known as Vinny, plans to leave office within weeks, according to the Cape Cod Times.

Around New England

Matthew McDonald Published on: 16 Oct 2019, 11:01 pm

A bill before the Massachusetts Legislature would ban selling or releasing a balloon, on pain of a $100 fine.

Balloon opponents say they harm the environment and wildlife. Supporters say they're fun.