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Crews work to fix downed utility wires on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011.(Photo courtesy: National Grid)

AG Plans To Fight Utility Appeals Over Storm Fines

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley says her office will defend the more than $24 million in fines issued by state regulators against appeals that have since been filed by three electric utilities.

2013/01/01

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Coakley Recommends Fining NStar Nearly $10 Million For Outages During Storms

The Massachusetts attorney general is seeking nearly $10 million in fines from NStar for what she calls “inadequate” responses to two major storms last year.

2012/08/08

Middleborough Police Chief Proposes $20 Fine For Swearing

Public swearing is so bad in Middleborough that they’re considering a plan to start enforcing a longstanding but rarely-used law.

2012/04/30

The Weston toll booths on the Massachusetts Turnpike (file image)

Mass. Ditches Honor System To Crack Down On Toll Evaders

Massachusetts is joining forces with New Hampshire and Maine so each state can have better luck getting scofflaws to pay.

2012/02/29

Coakley: Money From Utility Storm Fines Should Go To Customers

Attorney General Martha Coakley wants the state to do more to compensate utility customers who suffer lengthy power outages after severe storms.

2012/01/13

Commerce Secretary Orders Some Fishing Fines Returned

The U.S. Commerce Secretary has ordered tens of thousands of dollars in fines returned to fishermen after a special investigator determined the penalties were excessive or unjust.

2011/05/17