Healey seeks 2-month halt to 24-cent gas tax

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Healey Proposes Two-Month Suspension of Massachusetts Gas Tax

Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday she will file legislation suspending the state's 24-cent-per-gallon gasoline and diesel tax for two months, citing soaring prices and the coming home heating season. She called it "temporary relief" and said the bill is written to ensure savings are passed on to drivers, a shift from her earlier skepticism about gas tax holidays. The suspension needs legislative approval; the tax primarily funds road construction and maintenance, and Healey said offsetting funding would be identified.

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SJC Orders New Trial in 2014 J'ouvert Parade Murder

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court granted Keith Williams a new trial in the 2014 fatal shooting of Dawnn Jaffier, ruling that two gunshot residue particles did not constitute reliable evidence of guilt.

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Trolley-Bus Collision Halts Green Line E Branch on Huntington Ave

A Route 66 bus and an outbound Green Line E Branch trolley collided at Huntington Avenue and Mission Street around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, prompting a diversion to Route 39 buses.

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Mastodon, Deafheaven, Alcest Play House of Blues Tonight

Metal bands Mastodon, Deafheaven, and Alcest perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Citizens House of Blues Boston as part of The Poisonous Weapons Tour.

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BC High Investigates Alleged Racist Language Toward UMass Boston Student

Boston College High School launched an internal investigation after students were accused of using racist language and offensive gestures toward a UMass Boston student and her mother on September 17.

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Boston Licensing Board Holds Virtual Hearing Today

The Boston Licensing Board meets virtually at 10 a.m. Wednesday to review new food-service applications, license transfers, and manager changes.

City of Boston

Tree Alliance Grant Info Session Today

Boston and Mass Audubon host an online session from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday on the 2027 Boston Tree Alliance tree-planting grants.

City of Boston

Roslindale Library Hosts Kids' Board Game Club Today

The Roslindale Branch Library holds a board- and card-game program for children ages 4 and up from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Boston Public Library

Museum of Science Premieres 'Strange Land' Tonight

The Museum of Science presents the premiere of Strange Land, an immersive performance combining choral and chamber music, projected art, and poetry, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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