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- State offers no evidence of hunt for new transportation secretary
Phil Eng has served as both MBTA general manager and interim Department of Transportation secretary for nearly a year without the Healey administration confirming an active search for replacements. Eng's contract as MBTA general manager extends through 2028, and no job postings for the roles exist on state employment portals. Governor Maura Healey praised Eng's performance, and he has no set timeline to end his dual responsibilities.
- Haverhill sewage spill underscores urgent need for bond bill to fund climate infrastructure
A sewage spill in Haverhill caused by heavy rain highlights the need for infrastructure investment to prevent water contamination. The incident disrupted beach access and underscores the economic and public health impacts of failing systems, with Boston Harbor's past cleanup cited as a model for sustained investment.
- Award-winning university chef allegedly beat his wife to death at campus hotel: officials
Jeffrey C. MacDonald, a chef at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, allegedly beat his wife Emma MacDonald to death at the campus Hotel UMass. Police report he admitted using hands, feet, and objects to kill her, and he pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and assault charges.