The NewBostonPost's June theme is public health. As the weather turns warmer and ripe for outdoor activity, it seems only natural that we should delve into questions regarding the physical and mental health of both small and large communities, as well as the nation at large: Are Americans healthy? Who is healthy and who is not? How do our local habits affect our health?
Massachusetts Republican Governor Charlie Baker is reversing a policy put in place by his Democratic predecessor Deval Patrick, which barred police from detaining individuals wanted by federal immigration officials.
The move is aimed at capturing those in the country illegally with an intent and penchant to commit crime, according to a report in the Boston Herald.
