AGP Executive Report

9/11 Remembrance: Massachusetts marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, with stories and ceremonies recalling the hijackings, the destruction at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the lasting impact on Boston-area life and travel. Public Safety Probe: Oak Bluffs police and Massachusetts State Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault reported to have occurred at the state police barracks on Martha’s Vineyard, with separate local and internal inquiries underway. Courtroom Fight: A judge extended a freeze on chef Barbara Lynch’s bank accounts in the city’s tax lawsuit, with prosecutors saying they don’t know where money from property and liquor-license sales went. Criminal Justice: In the Lindsay Clancy case, her defense is seeking an outright not-guilty finding after a mistrial, while jurors publicly said they felt they “let down Lindsay.” Massachusetts Crime: Police say a suspect wanted in a Long Island stabbing was shot and killed in Erving after refusing commands to drop a weapon. Invasive Species: Worcester officials and state experts warned residents about spotted lanternflies, saying the focus is managing the pest, not eradicating it. Local Schools: Shrewsbury High is 55% over capacity and the district is weighing expansion or renovation, while Leominster is set to begin construction on a new elementary school. State Politics: Gov. Maura Healey and Republican nominee Mike Minogue clashed on the campaign trail, trading plans for spending and public safety.

Public Safety & Courts: In the Lindsay Clancy murder case, jurors are speaking out again after a mistrial, including claims a holdout juror mimicked the alleged strangling during deliberations and couldn’t back up his stance. Local Crime: A Taunton house party shooting left one dead and seven wounded; a 25-year-old New Bedford woman was ordered held without bail while prosecutors say two suspects remain at large. Cybersecurity: Springfield schools stayed closed through the week after a districtwide cyber attack, with families pressing for answers about whether personal data was accessed. Immigration Enforcement: Massachusetts AG Kwame Raoul backed a federal bid to limit ICE warrantless arrests, arguing officers must follow statutory safeguards. Health & Environment: A shark bite on Martha’s Vineyard was confirmed as likely a sandbar shark, with officials urging beachgoers to stay mindful near shore. Business & Tech: Wilder moved its Boston HQ to 745 Boylston St.; Boston Logan also pilots an AI hologram concierge.

Mass. Cannabis: Massachusetts adult-use marijuana sales topped $10 billion in gross sales as regulators say the market is creating jobs and state revenue while still raising public health concerns. Local Politics: A districtwide recount is underway in the tight race between state Sen. William Brownsberger and Daniel Lander, with both sides camped at Boston City Hall and the contest framed as a proxy fight involving Mayor Michelle Wu. Public Health: The CDC reports 19,595 laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora cases in the current U.S. outbreak, far above 2025 totals, with additional cases still pending. Tech & City Hall: Boston’s CIO Santiago Garces is credited with human-centered tech upgrades, including expanded public housing Wi‑Fi and updated city guidance on employee AI use. Business Ties: EnterpriseSG opened a Boston office to help Singapore firms expand in the U.S., backed by a new Massachusetts partnership. Sports (Boston): Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras is eligible to come off the IL later this week and wants a rehab appearance before returning.

Endangered Species Act Fight: Massachusetts AG Nick Brown is co-leading a coalition of 21 states in lawsuits aimed at stopping federal rule changes that would weaken Endangered Species Act protections for species like orcas and sockeye salmon. Local Governance: Worcester City Council voted down a proposal to create a civilian police review board, despite residents arguing internal investigations aren’t enough after a DOJ finding of excessive force and misconduct. Public Safety & Health: Woburn launched free, all-electric on-demand microtransit “The Link” to fill gaps in local transportation, while Codman Square Health Center marked Overdose Awareness Day with a vending machine distributing free Narcan and hygiene supplies. Housing & Transit: MassHousing finalized financing for The Westcott, a 114-unit, energy-efficient, transit-oriented development in Swampscott approved under Chapter 40B. Courts: The Lindsay Clancy case remains in limbo after a mistrial, with jurors speaking about a holdout that blocked an insanity verdict.

Massachusetts Data Centers: Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order requiring local approval before the state can move forward on data center permitting, alongside a new framework pushing developers to secure clean energy, protect local water, and keep communications transparent. Courts & Public Safety: In the Lindsay Clancy case, jurors described a “emotional rollercoaster” and said the lone holdout admitted reasonable doubt but still wouldn’t acquit on the insanity question, leading to a mistrial. Housing & Conservation: Dartmouth’s Fall Town Meeting will vote on using $1 million from the Community Preservation Committee to help the Buzzards Bay Coalition potentially buy and conserve the Hawthorne Country Club land, shifting a planned senior housing project toward 55+ units plus protected habitat. Health Policy: A new report says the Tylenol pregnancy warning label still hasn’t changed months after FDA moved to add a pregnancy warning tied to autism/ADHD concerns. Local Business & Community: Boston’s Thayer Street bookstore Rodney’s Bookstore reopened in a new spot, continuing its used-books mission after earlier closures.

UMass Boston Leadership & Housing: The UMass system board has named Marcelo Suárez-Orozco as the next permanent chancellor, while he’s also set to step down Feb. 1 after seven years leading the campus through major change; in the meantime, UMass Boston opened its first student dorm, signaling a shift from “commuter college” life. MBTA Fare Gates: At South Station, weather has been knocking out high-tech Commuter Rail fare gates—WBUR found many covered with tarps on rainy days, leaving conductors as the main enforcement backup. Education & Teachers: A new Massachusetts educator survey finds teachers worried about the direction of public K-12 education, with many citing classroom challenges. Public Policy at UMass Amherst: PERI at UMass Amherst launched “Game Changers,” a working-America policy initiative with webinars starting Sept. 10. Lindsay Clancy Case: Clancy’s attorney urged President Trump to pardon her after a mistrial, but the request runs into the reality that she’s facing state charges. Health & Research: A PARADIGM trial reported azacitidine plus venetoclax improved event-free survival for induction-eligible AML patients.

Encore Boston Harbor Strike: More than 1,300 workers walked out at Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, with unions citing stalled contract talks and pressing for wage and healthcare protections. Public Health—Vaccine Hesitancy: A Lakeville-area pediatric practice says it won’t turn away vaccine-skeptical families, rooming unvaccinated kids separately as measles risk rises. Massachusetts Courts—License Plate Surveillance: A new court ruling requires the state to disclose where license plate readers are and what they record. Education Disruption: Springfield Public Schools and another district canceled classes after separate cybersecurity incidents. Health & Research: A Massachusetts-linked study reports baseline cortical atrophy patterns in early-onset Alzheimer’s can predict progression from mild cognitive impairment to dementia. Local Safety: Two people were seriously injured in a Lakeville crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV. Arts & Culture: Broadway star Shoshana Bean is set to bring her music to Massachusetts venues.

Health & Science: Mass General Brigham researchers report a record porcine-to-human kidney transplant: a gene-edited pig kidney functioned for 271 days before rejection, then the patient later received a human kidney. Public Safety: Federal investigators are examining how an Amazon Air cargo plane overshot the runway in Miami, with a former Massport CEO pointing to possible reverse-thrust and storm-related wind factors. State Politics: Massachusetts lawmakers filed a bill to designate Sept. 25 as “9 to 5 Day” to honor Dolly Parton, calling for an annual governor proclamation. Local Government & Infrastructure: Boston is advancing a transformative Blue Hill Avenue project with an updated MBTA design proposal. Community & Crime: A Milford stabbing sent an 18-year-old to a Worcester trauma center; a 19-year-old was arrested and held without bail. Environment & Planning: Salem plans to move its Pioneer Village colonial recreation by barge to higher ground after flood fears. Business/Work: Workers are striking at Encore Boston Harbor, demanding higher pay and benefits.

Red Sox Legacy: Joe Morgan, the hometown manager behind the 1988 “Morgan Magic” turnaround and two AL East titles, died at 95. Red Sox Updates: Ceddanne Rafaela was placed on the 10-day IL with a right quadriceps strain, while Aroldis Chapman reached 400 career saves as Boston swept Baltimore 3-1. Public Safety: Police are investigating a Roxbury shooting that sent two people to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, and Taunton police say eight were shot at a house party early Sunday, with one dead. Health Care: Southcoast Hospitals Group earned an Infectious Diseases Society of America Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence designation. Sports & Community: Massachusetts high school football headlines the region’s early rankings, and UMass women’s soccer honored two seniors before beating UMass Lowell 4-1. Lottery: Massachusetts Lottery results for Sept. 6 include Winning The Numbers (midday 5-4-8-4; evening 3-8-7-6) and MassCash (evening 04-19-21-26-31).

Mail-Voting Fight in Court: The Trump administration is back at the Supreme Court, asking justices to lift a federal judge’s block on USPS rules that would tighten how mail ballots are handled ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms, with the Justice Department warning delays could “sow confusion and chaos.” Massachusetts Privacy Ruling: A Massachusetts judge ordered the state police to release automatic license plate reader location records, ending a long ACLU fight over secretive surveillance tied to Flock-style camera networks. Local Public Safety: Taunton police are investigating a shooting at a house party that left multiple people wounded, with some victims possibly seeking treatment on their own. Aviation Tragedy: Two people died in a small plane crash in Ludlow near the Springfield Reservoir; investigators are working with the FAA and NTSB. Health & Sports: A new study highlights concussion and CTE risks for former NFL players, while New Bedford and Durfee will play a Thanksgiving Eve football game at Fenway Park.

Sports—Red Sox vs. Orioles: Sonny Gray tossed seven scoreless innings as Boston beat Baltimore 5-0, taking a 3-0 series lead after Friday’s benches-clearing flare-up. College Sports—Boston College struggles: The Eagles opened the season with a 34-15 loss at Cincinnati, with turnovers and stalled offense blamed by coach Bill O’Brien. Local News—Crash in Rochester: A Saturday collision at Braley Hill Road and North Avenue knocked down multiple road signs; one person was taken to St. Luke’s with non-life-threatening injuries. Public Safety/Work—Encore Boston Harbor: Workers continued picketing and a strike was reported after labor talks stalled, keeping pressure on the Everett casino. Health/Tech—Boston Scientific: The company faced FDA-related recall coverage tied to spinal cord stimulator leads and reports of cyber disruption to operations. Data Privacy—Gale Credit Union breach: Massachusetts regulators were notified after a ransomware attack exposed sensitive information, with a class-action firm launching an investigation. Community/Business—Trader Joe’s alcohol rules: A new report highlights that Massachusetts stores are inconsistent on selling alcohol, depending on state-by-state rules.

Dedham Crash: A pickup driver was killed in a head-on collision with an Eversource utility truck on Washington Street late Friday night; investigators from the Norfolk County DA and Massachusetts State Police are still working the scene. Lindsay Clancy Case: A jury deadlocked and a mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy; her ex-husband Patrick Clancy said another trial would be “extraordinarily painful,” and prosecutors have not yet said whether they’ll seek a retrial. Voting Fight: The Trump DOJ asked a federal judge to allow USPS mail-ballot restrictions to take effect even after another court blocked similar rules, setting up another legal showdown. Local Housing: Holyoke cleared the way for a 115-unit affordable housing project on Newton Street after City Council voted to transfer three surplus properties for $1 to the Redevelopment Authority. Public Safety Tech: Barre deactivated its Flock Safety license-plate camera and paused a second installation amid privacy concerns, with officers’ access suspended. Energy & Climate: Woods Hole Terminal opened as a net-zero, climate-resilient facility with geothermal wells and flood protections, supporting renewable fuel testing for regional ships.

Mistrial in High-Profile Case: A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after jurors deadlocked, keeping the question of criminal responsibility unresolved and setting up next steps for Sept. 29. Courts & Voting Rights: A federal judge in Boston again blocked Trump administration mail-in voting restrictions, citing likely illegality and warning the changes could disenfranchise voters ahead of the midterms. Labor & Wages: Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell announced Dunkin’ franchise operator Northern Management Group faces more than $1 million in penalties, with 100 workers ordered to receive restitution for wage theft and misclassification. Local Justice: Worcester police turned over a slay suspect to Boston detectives; the case involves a stabbing death in Dorchester and a manslaughter charge. Sports (Boston): The Red Sox edged the Orioles 1-0 as Mickey Gasper homered early and Ranger Suárez went seven strong; benches cleared after a contentious eighth-inning double play. Road Safety: North Adams identified a motorcyclist killed in a crash near Walmart as 18-year-old Jayquan Williams, with the SUV driver’s potential charges still pending.

Courts: A Plymouth judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder case after jurors deadlocked again on whether she’s criminally responsible for strangling her three children in 2023; the ruling was briefly put on hold as her lawyer was granted one hour to seek an emergency appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Public Safety: Burlington animal control helped wrangle a large, aggressive mangrove monitor lizard found in a parking lot, and officials are now trying to determine whether the pet was kept legally. Health & Science: Mass General Brigham researchers reported a record 271-day survival after a pig kidney transplant, describing it as a potential bridge to a later human kidney transplant. Business & Labor: More than 1,000 Encore Boston Harbor workers walked out on strike as union contract talks stalled, with demands focused on wage increases. Politics: Massachusetts activists filed to potentially pause Healey’s new abortion law and put a repeal question on the 2028 ballot.

Mail Voting Fight: The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a Massachusetts judge’s block on USPS mail-in voting rules, warning ballots could go out in North Carolina and Alabama before the order expires. Lindsay Clancy Trial: In Plymouth, jurors in the high-profile murder case remain deadlocked after a holdout dispute; Judge William Sullivan refused to remove the juror and sent deliberations back for Friday. First Circuit Ruling: The First Circuit overturned a lower-court order requiring Puerto Rico to add an “X” gender marker to birth certificates, backing the territory’s control of public records. Red Sox-Orioles: Adley Rutschman returned to Camden Yards and hit two homers, but Boston still needed Nick Sogard’s go-ahead two-run shot to rally past Baltimore 6-5. UMass Football: UMass snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 37-21 rout of Rutgers, powered by QB William “Pop” Watson III and a defense that made key stops. CBP at Boston Port: CBP removed 10 cruise ship crewmembers from the Norwegian Escape in “Operation Tidal Wave” after admissions involving child sexual abuse/exploitation material.

Mail Voting Fight: A Boston federal judge, Indira Talwani, is weighing whether to extend a block on Trump’s mail-ballot regulation plan as USPS says it hasn’t explained how it will roll out the changes—setting up a possible Supreme Court showdown. Courts: In Plymouth, the Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury is still deadlocked after six days of deliberations, with legal experts saying a mistrial is the most likely outcome. Local Governance & Housing: Gov. Maura Healey announced $278 million in public funding for 29 Massachusetts housing projects, including major work near the MBTA in Dorchester. Public Safety & Health: Boston Scientific says it’s investigating a cyberattack that disrupted parts of its operations, with restoration timelines still unclear. Business & Food: The Chicken & Rice Guys will open a Woburn hub for takeout and expanded operations. Travel: AAA reports Massachusetts gas averages about $4.17 a gallon for Labor Day, with the worst driving times Thursday afternoon. Sports: Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman’s elbow injury has him questionable for the Orioles series opener.