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MCI-Framingham inmates use ties with children to inspire rehabilitation efforts (Globe Staff / Joanne Rathe)

MCI-Framingham inmates use ties with children to inspire rehabilitation efforts

Four years ago, Jacquelyn Pedranti had served only eight months of her prison sentence, and didn't know what to do about her son. He was acting up, demanding to know why he couldn't sleep in the same house as his mother. (By Lisa Kocian, Boston Globe)

Projects from pool to park to woods await Patrick's OK

Millions of dollars have been earmarked for local environmental projects as part of the $1.64 billion state bond bill that recently cleared Beacon Hill. (By Brian Benson, Boston Globe)

State fighting to rid waterways of invasive weed

Earlier this summer, people were wondering what was happening at Fisk Pond. The popular fishing and boating spot in Natick seemed to be disappearing under a green carpet of plants that clogged propellers and stymied even the most avid anglers. (By John Dyer, Boston Globe)

Framingham museum, Natick arts center form alliance

Framingham's Danforth Museum of Art and the Center for Arts in Natick have formed a partnership that arts advocates are calling a cutting-edge venture, one that includes sharing membership benefits, creating joint programming, and applying for joint funding. (By Tanya Perez-Brennan, Boston Globe)

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More high schools are raising fees to play sports (Globe Staff / Matthew J. Lee)

More high schools are raising fees to play sports

Mark and Monica Juitt's son and daughter both go to Ashland High School, and both play sports. Between them, Nina and Tim Juitt will participate on five teams this year which will cost a total of $1,353. (By Lisa Kocian and Brian Benson, Boston Globe)

In new trend, officials levy charges on other activities

As popular as it has become to charge fees to high school students who play sports, fees for other extracurricular activities are still uncommon and, generally, not nearly as expensive. Among the 35 high schools in area communities, 13 have separate activity fees, and of those, two are posting increases for the upcoming school year. (By Lisa Kocian and Brian Benson, Boston Globe)

Berlin development adding unexpected number of students

It took years for Berlin officials and the developers of the Sawyer Hill Ecovillage to hammer out a deal that conserves land, helps the town fulfill its state-mandated affordable housing quota, and permits the project's residents to live in a distinctive "cohousing" setting. (By John Dyer, Boston Globe)

Route 16 bridge repair nearly complete

The Route 16 bridge over Route 9 has been under repair for so long, town officials say, commuters have stopped complaining about the congestion. (By Rachana Rathi, Boston Globe)