from The Boston Globe

Legislative leaders told cities and towns yesterday to brace for a cut of up to 4 percent in local aid next year, a combined hit of up to $200 million to the money communities rely on to balance budgets and keep teachers, police officers, and firefighters employed. (Read the full story here.)

Dropkick Murphy’s rule on St. Patrick’s day. The Boston Herald interviewed Milton native and Dropkick bassist Ken Casey. You can find the interview here.