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Mass. Senate votes to expand abortion access, rejects governor’s amendments By Stephanie Ebbert Globe Staff,Updated December 18, 2020, 6:09 p.m. Email to a Friend State Senator Harriette Chandler: "Today, we will make the world just a bit fairer for every person who faces this difficult choice."David L. Ryan/File 2018 The Massachusetts Senate voted overwhelmingly Friday to reject Governor Charlie Baker’s changes to their measure expanding abortion access. With only eight of 40 members voting to adopt the governor’s amendments, the Senate returned the measure in its original for...

Common Content Editor's Note: The following was submitted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. DEDHAM -- The town of Dedham and city of Boston have launched a community process to assess transportation and safety needs along the VFW Parkway/Providence Highway corridor.   The project will evaluate how to meet the travel and safety needs of all users, including motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, local residents and area businesses. As part of the launch, the municipalities are asking residents and businesses to take a survey on what should be addressed.  The action pla...