AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHomecare Overhaul: Gov. Maura Healey signed a law creating the state’s first statewide licensing system for homecare agencies, with new standards and enforcement power for EOHHS, Aging & Independence, and DPH to protect older adults and people with disabilities while supporting workers. Fraud Case in Lawrence: Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena was arrested and charged with federal wire fraud and money laundering tied to more than $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief loans, including alleged use for campaign and personal expenses. Local Safety Change: Amesbury will convert a popular intersection at Market Street and Fern Avenue from a two-way stop to an all-way stop this fall after MassDOT flagged safety concerns. Environmental Enforcement: Pittsfield’s South Landfill tree-removal contractor Kelley Bros. Enterprises was fined $35,000 by MassDEP for unauthorized work on a sealed landfill cap and related stormwater issues. Sports Business & Boston Footprint: The Red Sox are leasing office space just steps from Fenway Park, consolidating staff as they vacate ballpark offices, tied to the broader Fenway Corners redevelopment plan. Global Finance Watch: Liverpool’s sale of a minority stake to a Bezos-led consortium raises fresh questions about FSG’s future as the club seeks Premier League dominance.
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