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Happy St. Patrick's Day/Evacuation Day! Metered parking in Boston is free all day, in tribute to Henry Knox and friends ' work 250 years ago to push the British out of the city for good. WBUR's Berto Scalese explains how the pivotal evacuation unfolded in this delightful 90-second video. Now to the news: Just for kicks: After weeks of wrangling and enough uncertainty to make you nervous, Foxborough officials are expected to take the final step tonight to clear the path for World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium this June and July. The town's select board is expected to vote on their deal with World Cup organizers to ensure local taxpayers won't be on the hook for what they estimate is nearly $8 million in security costs for the games (think: police details , equipment, etc.). It's something of a formality, after Foxborough's Select Board gave an initial approval last week. "I'm very pleased to say that all of our funding concerns have been addressed," board chair Bill Yukna told WBUR last week. - The details of the deal: Gillette Stadium's owners, the Kraft Group, will front all of Foxborough's security costs through Boston 26, the local World Cup host committee. According to a copy of the agreement signed last week, Boston 26 already wired Foxborough $1.5 million to cover equipment purchases ahead of the games. And later this spring, the group will cover the town's payroll expenses for law enforcement and emergency personnel working the matches on a rolling basis through the tournament. According to the deal, Boston 26 has to pay the money within one business day of getting an invoice from Foxborough.
- Catch up: The federal government has promised local host states and cities hundreds of millions of dollars to pay for public safety during the World Cup. However, the distribution of that money had hit an “administrative delay.” And without assurances the town would be reimbursed, Foxborough's Select Board had threatened to not issue the entertainment license required to hold games at Gillette Stadium.
- ICYMI: People close to the negotiations credit one Massachusetts state senator for keeping both sides talking. Here's the backstory on how the deal got done.
At the pump: The average price of a gallon of gas in Massachusetts is now $3.58, according to AAA. That's 68 cents higher than a month ago, as the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran continues to drive up gas prices. - The latest: President Trump, who is trying to press other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, has argued prices will come down quickly when the war is over. Israel said Monday it's planning for at least three more weeks of war.
- What's next: In the meantime, the war is combining with seasonal demand and a shift to the summer blend of gasoline that could drive prices even higher in the coming weeks, NPR reports. Mark Schieldrop, a spokesperson for AAA Northeast, said yesterday that last week's historic release of stockpiled oil and easing of Russian oil sanctions may not do as much as some hope. "Many market participants view those moves as signs for concern," he said.
On Beacon Hill: A bill to allow virtual casino games met its virtual end yesterday. As State House News Service reports, lawmakers on a House technology committee voted unanimously to send a so-called "iGaming" bill — which could have led to people playing casino games like poker and blackjack online — to "study." That's Beacon Hill's way of saying "try again next session." - What was the case for it? Supporters argued the bill would add guardrails to illegal internet gambling sites already in use — plus generate up to $200 million in revenue for the state. Opponents countered it could increase gambling addiction and cannibalize revenue at the state's physical casinos.
In the dark: More than 50,000 people in Massachusetts — including about a third of Leicester and Ayer — are waking up without power this morning, after last night's gusty storm. P.S.— Expect a few familiar faces in tonight's final of World Baseball Classic between Team USA and Venezuela. The Americans are in the finals thanks in large part to 21-year-old Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony, who hit the go-ahead home run in their semifinal game Sunday. Meanwhile, former Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will start for Venezuela, after they knocked out tournament darlings Italy (and their dugout espresso machine) last night. And Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu has been taking bat flips to new levels. Here's how to watch the game. |
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The first weeks after a baby is born can be overwhelming. So Massachusetts officials plan to deploy nurses to every family's home within eight weeks of the arrival of a new baby. Read more.
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A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and said U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee. Read more. |
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Saying the state has "a lot of energy needs," Gov. Maura Healey is tasking state agencies with adding 10 gigawatts of power to the state’s supply to help lower residents’ increasingly costly energy bills. That’s enough to power two million homes and could save residents $10 billion, Healey said. Read more. |
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Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old from the West Bank who has lived in New Jersey since 2016, had been held in a U.S. immigration detention center in Texas since last March. Read more. |
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Spain's Prime Minister called U.S. strikes against Iran "unjustified." When other foreigners in power have used similar language against the U.S. or Israel, they were sanctioned by the Treasury. Read more. |
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- Massachusetts loves winter road salt. But why not sprinkle in some starfish skeletons? (The Boston Globe)
- The billionaires made a promise — now some want out (TechCrunch)
- The ‘World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day Parade’ is still New England’s nuttiest St. Pat’s fever dream (Boston.com)
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Two Massachusetts brothers have built a fleet of tiny Irish pubs on wheels. They tow the miniature bars to backyards, weddings and neighborhood parties across New England. Read more. |
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