AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoHomecare Oversight: Gov. Maura Healey signed a new Massachusetts law creating the state’s first statewide licensing system for homecare agencies, with inspections, investigations, and the power to suspend or revoke licenses to protect older adults and people with disabilities. Public Safety for Drivers: The RMV rolled out updated driver education materials, in partnership with bicycle-safety groups, to teach the 4-foot passing law, safer turns, and how to prevent “dooring” crashes. Cancer Screening Breakthrough: A new large study from Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s and Mass General Brigham suggests adding genetic testing to routine newborn screening could flag some children at higher risk for early cancers before symptoms show. Downtown Boston Leasing: Hines announced Greenberg Traurig will relocate to South Station Tower, leasing nearly 80,000 square feet, with the move expected in late 2027. Affordable Housing in Mattapan: Boston approved a 105-unit affordable housing project at 1590 Blue Hill Ave., replacing an auto repair garage and targeting households earning 30% to 80% of area median income. Local Crime: A Boston-area man, Jeramie Croft, was sentenced to up to three years for repeated Home Depot thefts in South Bay Mall and West Roxbury.
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