from MetroWest Daily News

Facing a $2.6 million cut in local aid, Framingham used furloughs, reduced hours and attrition to eliminate the equivalent of 29 jobs. Milton is buying fewer flags for its veterans’ cemetery. North Attleborough officials laid off 78 employees – roughly 8 percent of the work force. Lowell may fire 150 to 200 city employees later this year. (read the full story here.)