Following more than half a century in prison, a man once sentenced to death for a pair of homicides at a Dorchester grocery store could soon be released on parole after his clemency bid got a generally positive reception from the Governor's Council on Dec. 13. Ramadan Shabazz, 73, led his statement to councilors by
The Governor’s Council on Dec. 8 confirmed two new judges, certified the election of Jamie Belsito to fill a vacant North Shore House seat, and momentarily descended into discord after sharp words from Councilor Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney. Councilors certified Rep.-elect Belsito’s status as victor in the special election for the Fourth Essex House seat, .