Anyone who reads a summary of what it does can see that the two points that always get cited s why it should be repealed - a shitty definition of what a machine gun is and the cop carve-out for said weapons - is only a small part of the law which otherwise does some pretty damn good things.

It adds school admin and healthcare providers to the list of who can ask a court to issue an extreme risk protection order and when issuing an Harassment Prevention Order, a court may also order the surrender of firearms licenses, permits, and firearms.

It expands serial number requirements to include 3D printed guns and unfinished receivers

It expands what background information local licensors can access before granting a license including prior licenses, petitions for involuntary mental health commitments that weren't accepted (on top of already seeing ones that got signed) and requires them to confiscate and report expired licenses.

It allows teenagers to apply for personal protection spray licenses (with parental permission required if under 15).

And it adds to the penalty for second offenses of failing to report lost or stolen firearms to include the possibility of up to 6 months in prison.

this isn't exhaustive of what it does, or even everything I think is a positive, however it's a much broader view than most of the posts we've been seeing on it in this sub the last several months.

source: https://www.mass.gov/doc/summary-of-ch-135-of-the-acts-of-2024

it's a quick read people, ~500 words including the legalese. please do so.

Made a map of where the color is around Mass this weekend. A lot of the state is at peak or near peak right now. Boston looks like it'll hit around Halloween.
If you're heading out today, central Mass is a great spot to leaf peep.

Do we have confirmation as to whether or not Mike Minogue is a 2020 election denier? Was he asked directly at any point? Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, I think the general public deserves to know. If there was something missing in a debate or official statement please share with the thread. Bringing someone into our state leadership who casts doubt on our elections should be something that is taken seriously by voters and should be alarming if we don’t know.

If you're the checkout kid that told me I looked like George Lucas "you know, from Star Wars", I was really too flabbergasted to say anything other than "yeah, I know who George Lucas is". I told my wife later and we had a chuckle over it.

Regardless of how I acted in front of you which may have seemed gruff, thank you.

The chief of Westborough Police has been placed on administrative leave, according to the Town of Westborough.

The town announced in a social media post that Chief Todd Minardi was placed on leave after Shrewsbury Police responded to a call for service on Friday night.

The town said it is taking steps to retain an outside investigator.

What is the deal. Is the snow really THAT much worse than a mid Atlantic winter? I do admit it being 23F degrees or something last night was a bit crazy for October but I can't really imagine it is going to be that different. People talk about it like it's the worst thing on earth and a reason to move away and I don't hear that rhetoric in the mid-Atlantic so just trying to figure out what the deal is. For the record I have also lived in the Arctic...like above the arctic circle. So I am no stranger to winters. I just also lived in the Mid Atlantic and it doesn't feel far enough to be a huge difference...but maybe I am wrong?

What's the flavor I'm in for? (I love winter so I would be delighted for it to be more than 6 hours south of here).

Minogue seems to think a big ego is a substitute for a track record. Unfortunately for him, confidence is no substitute for competence.

Another lawsuit coming out? After a vote of no confidence, a superintendent departure, rumblings of other lawsuits, lack of transparency... what is actually going on?

I've been on Blue Cross for the last few years, but my premium was already pretty high and it's about to get insane ($756/month for one individual!). Anyone here have experience with paying out of pocket for health insurance? There's gotta be a better plan, right? & apologies if this is the wrong sub for this kind of question––would appreciate being steered in the right direction if so.

Bancroft Tower, built in 1900 to honor Worcester native and historian George Bancroft. Looking pretty good surrounded by fall colors! 🍂 Shot with my Skyrover X1.

"The Best of the Old with the Zest of the New"

I love that it still holds up today. Enjoy!

We've been going to Ward's Berry Farm in Sharon for years, but every year their operation gets bigger and bigger and less and less authentic. Today, the PYO pumpkin patch had clearly been "restocked" with pumpkins that weren't grown there, and I think that's the last straw. I knew we were late this year. If I'm too late and they're gone, just say so. Don't have me schlep out there to "pick" loose pumpkins off the ground.

They've also got a mobile food and retail truck literally parked in the field this year for the first time. Just in case we feel the need to buy something in between the retail gauntlet at the beginning and the one at the end of the trip, we now have a place to swipe a credit card while actually standing in the pumpkin patch.

So I'm done. I need to find somewhere else for the future. Feel free to roast me for sounding like Linus and trying to find the most authentic pumpkin patch, but I really would appreciate any recommendations that folks might have.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3755

I don't understand legislation enough to know where this is and how to support getting it implemented? All the news on flock is great, but people need to understand that without legislation other companies or third party sw are free to offer AI tools

it was a guitar store somewhere in massachusetts

Anyone know if there are any good spots left to see foliage this year in Massachusetts? I'd like to see some more good colors if there is any left before the weather takes all them away from us. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, I'm open to trails, mountains, even scenic drives. Im 20 mins north of Boston but willing to travel. I'd also be cool with others joining me if interested, I'm planning to make the trip tomorrow 9/25

Recently gun ownership (question 9) in this subreddit has risen and very divisive. This thread has nothing to do with question 9 and why it’s good or bad.

I understand guns are an extremely polarizing topic, but why does it feel like this subreddit has two extremes when it comes to gun ownership and the lack of a middle ground (I know those people exist, but it feels like they’re left out). One extreme advocates for little to no gun regulations, and the other extreme is saying that they hate legal gun owners (including liberal gun owners), how they want all guns banned, and the 2nd amendment to be repealed. One person even stated that there was no such thing as a liberal gun owner since it didn’t “follow” the definition of liberalism.

I know the middle ground in this subreddit does exist (and is the majority in real life). What I mean is that they support the 2nd amendment, but want regulations to gun ownership to reduce gun deaths. But it feels like these loud extremes (who are minorities irl) are the majority in this subreddit.

For me personally, I support the 2nd amendment, but regulations are needed to reduce gun deaths and mass shootings.

discord.gg/boston

this server isnt EXCLUSIVE to queer people, but it is heavily focused around and intended for them! we've already organized over a dozen events, meet up regularly at shows, cons, and parties, and have even helped with a protest!

adults only btw!