Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the federally-funded benefits aren’t being distributed. More than 75,000 Granite Staters rely on SNAP.

Municipal elections in Westfield are non partisan, but 63-year-old Mayor Michael McCabe lists himself as a Republican, according to the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance. His opponent, 39-year-old Andrew Mullen is a Democrat, and has no record of donations or expenditures.

Marconi is accused of leaking confidential boating records against a rival. Jury selection in his criminal case was set to begin next week.

A government program that provides lawyers for the poor — required under the Constitution — faces a $5.5 million shortfall.

Millions of Americans could lose food assistance benefits under the program known as SNAP if action isn't taken before Saturday.

President Trump announced he would stop the federal program during the government shutdown — which no president has done before. Farmers and consumers say they are scared and angry.

Mayor Dominick Pangallo discusses using public transportation to Salem, the safety measures implemented during the busy month of October.

Almost half of the households in Holyoke, Mass., depend on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Within days, those benefits are expected to run out as the federal government shutdown continues. City officials have announced several initiatives to help its many low income residents keep food on their table — without the federal assistance.