Report Suggests Responses to Rising Sea Levels

Bostonians have always treasured their harbor for commerce and recreation but in recent years city leaders and residents have worried about the effects rising sea levels will have on waterfront property. Read Full Article

Observing Black History Month - In the Collection

In recognition of Black History Month, we’ve brought together materials from our collection about legislation and court cases that have had a profound impact on African Americans in the United States and especially in Massachusetts. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants Calls for Increased Civil Legal Aid Funding During Critical Time

At this year's annual Walk to the Hill event at the Massachusetts State House, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants today joined hundreds of individuals and private attorneys from more than 40 law firms in making the critical case to legislators for increased state funding of programs that provide civil legal aid to vulnerable low income Massachusetts residents in need. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants to Speak at Annual Walk to the Hill Event at Massachusetts State House

Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants will deliver remarks at the annual Walk to the Hill, an event that highlights the continued need for state funding of programs that provide civil legal aid to low income Massachusetts residents in need. Read Full Article

Walsh Wants Limits On Short Term Rentals

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has asked the City Council to enact an ordinance that would regulate Airbnb type housing rentals in the city. Read Full Article