AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation & Kids’ Safety: A Massachusetts preschooler was reportedly put in timeout 40 times from November to March, with parents not notified—raising fresh questions about how “calming spaces” are used and monitored. Local Arts & Community: Northampton kicks off Salsa in the Park with free weekly Latin dance nights starting Monday, plus special performances and DJ sets through late summer. Culture & Performance: Florence’s Mountain River Taiko brings visceral Japanese drumming to Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity on Sunday, with guest artists and workshops. Sports & Identity: The NWSL’s next phase is about scaling up without losing its “soul,” as commercialization and expansion collide with what fans loved from the start. Food & Neighborhood Life: Clover Food Lab is closing all 11 Greater Boston locations for good, citing inflation and thin margins. Policy Watch: Massachusetts lawmakers are expected to vote on a youth social media ban for kids under 14, with a Senate debate and vote timeline discussed for later this year. Housing & Lifestyle: A new report flags “age penalty” risks for older homeowners trying to sell after choosing to age in place.
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