AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup, local strain: Boston’s bars and breweries are getting hammered by Scotland’s Tartan Army ahead of the next matches, with some taps and kegs running out as cities extend hours and fans keep pouring in. Juneteenth security shift: A Juneteenth Freedom Fest in Columbia ended early after fights involving teens, prompting police to close Finlay Park and announce a permanent unaccompanied-minors policy after 5 p.m. Aviation safety at Logan: The FAA is investigating a close call at Boston Logan where a Delta go-around avoided an American Airlines departure on an intersecting runway. Courts & consumer protection: A federal judge in Boston certified a class in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act case targeting Liberty Mutual’s lead-generation and consent practices, setting up a fight over whether consent can be treated classwide. Labor & health coverage: A new report from 32BJ SEIU and MassBudget says many contracted security and airport workers in Greater Boston can’t afford employer insurance and are turning to MassHealth or Connector plans. International spotlight with Massachusetts ties: Glasgow and Boston move toward a formal sister-city partnership, building on World Cup-era collaboration.
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