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You Won't Be Able to Throw Out Mattresses, Textiles in Mass. Starting Nov. 1
A ban on throwing out textiles and mattresses in Massachusetts went into effect Tuesday, part of an effort by the state to be more environmentally conscious and also help those who are in need. Beginning Nov. 1, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has added mattresses and textiles to the list of materials that are banned from disposal in the…
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Drought Could Have an Impact on This Year's Apple Picking Season
As most of Massachusetts experiences critical or extreme drought conditions, there are concerns growing about the upcoming fall harvest. In fact, the fruit that New Englanders are used to finding while enjoying apple picking may look a little different this year. That’s because the summer heat and dryness the region has been experiencing means that apples are at risk...
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Boston Public Schools Meets First Deadline of Improvement Plan
Boston Public Schools has completed some of the first steps toward completing its state supervised improvement plan. Monday was the first deadline the school district had to meet, and a new report from the district shows that it managed to do it. The report shows a number of initiatives still in the works, and others that are already done. That…
