🚂 The MBTA wants to purchase ten electric-powered locomotives for the Providence Line, the only commuter rail corridor in its system with overhead electrical wires. (Universal Hub)
⚖️ A Delaware judge will decide whether Arthur T. Demoulas can return as Market Basket CEO after both sides of the grocery drama made their closing arguments. (Boston Business Journal)
The board fired Demoulas in September, alleging he bypassed directors on key decisions.
His attorney called the termination a family dispute disguised as a business matter.
🎓 A Boston Globe Spotlight investigation found Jeffrey Epstein's influence at Harvard was far broader than the university's 2019 internal review acknowledged. (Boston Globe)
The questioning may have prompted Larry Summers to resign all Harvard affiliations and professor Martin Nowak to be placed on leave.
🚨 The Boston City Council voted 9-4 to block a measure that would have required Mayor Michelle Wu to disclose details about ICE detainer requests ignored by city police. (Boston Herald)