A new law went into effect Monday allowing some renters in Massachusetts to seal their eviction records, which could give many a fresh start when trying to find housing. “This is a housing justice ...

Sen. Lydia Edwards gives remarks about the new eviction record sealing law outside Eastern Housing Court in Boston on May 5, 2025. A new law went into effect on Monday that allows Massachusetts ...

Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards recently called for a restructuring of the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals after reports of corruption including an alleged bribery scheme surfaced recently. The ...

So much of the housing crisis debate in Massachusetts has been centered on what to build and where. Many towns are opting in to the MBTA laws commonly referred to 3A while others are rejecting the law ...

BOSTON — Thousands of Massachusetts residents gained a new tool in the search for stable housing Monday, as a law took effect allowing eligible tenants to have their past eviction records sealed. Sen.

BOSTON (SHNS) – More than 400 Bay Staters have filed petitions for their eviction records to be sealed since a new law took effect earlier this month, Sen. Lydia Edwards said Wednesday. Edwards, who ...

If you're a renter in Massachusetts, you already know the deal when it comes time to get an apartment. You need first month's rent, last month's rent, a security deposit — and often, a broker’s fee.

MAYOR. MATT. WELL, ANTOINETTE, IF THERE WAS ANY QUESTIONS, CAMPAIGN SEASON IS OFFICIALLY HERE WITH THE CANDIDATES TAKING SWIPES AT ONE ANOTHER. NOW, LET’S START WITH WHAT HAPPENED HERE IN EAST BOSTON ...