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DunQueens of Massachusetts Take St. Patrick’s Day by Storm – Skit Mocks MBTA and Pardons Marijuana Convictions!

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Boston, Massachusetts, embraced a new twist on tradition during the annual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast event. Governor Maura Healey, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and former Governor Jane Swift made a memorable appearance as the “DunQueens,” sporting Dunkin’ tracksuits in a playful nod to a popular Super Bowl commercial. The light-hearted skit featured the political trio poking fun at Massachusetts’ quirks, including humorous jabs at issues like the MBTA and recent pardons of marijuana convictions. The …

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Mandatory MBTA Compliance Jeopardizes Grant Funding for Milton: Town’s Defiance Faces Legal Threats

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MILTON, Mass. – The town of Milton, Massachusetts is facing repercussions after not complying with the state’s MBTA Communities Law. This morning, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s administration announced that they have revoked state grant funding for the town of Milton due to their noncompliance. The town’s decision not to accept a zoning change, which would have added close to 2,500 housing units, led to their ineligibility for several state grants including a recent $140,800 grant …

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