October 7, 2026

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Same-day voter registration. What to know about Question 4

Massachusetts voters will decide on Question 4, which would allow same-day voter registration at polling places, with supporters citing increased access and opponents raising fraud concerns.

By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com

Should Massachusetts ditch partisan primaries? Voters will decide in November

Massachusetts voters will decide whether to scrap party primaries and put all candidates on a single ballot. The fight over Question 3 is already drawing millions.

By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com

Central Massachusetts

Special election will determine fate of Central Mass. high school project

Residents of two towns will vote Dec. 1 on borrowing $197M to replace their regional high school, with a $76.8M state grant potentially offsetting costs.

By Maureen Sullivan | For MassLive

Could Boston be the next big city to scrap parking minimums?

Building a underground parking can cost developers up to $100,000 per space.

By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com

Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam

What questions do you have for Sean McAdam this week? Drop them in the comments or send an email to fenwayinsider@masslive.com

By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com

Alex Cora won’t manage anywhere in 2027 — and Red Sox will pay him big money in last year of deal

Alex Cora’s sabbatical from the dugout is expected to span another year. He once again informed the Phillies he doesn't want to manage them.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

Nick Saban opens up about religion, dealing with ego: ‘How do you pray?’

The former Alabama coach talked about how he dealt with ego during his coaching career.

By Mark Heim | mheim@al.com