AGP Executive Report

Mental Health in Primary Care: A new JAMA Network Open analysis of Massachusetts claims finds pediatric mental health needs are showing up more often in routine visits, with mental-health-coded primary care visits rising from about 6 per 100 children in 2014 to nearly 10 per 100 by 2023; anxiety-related visits jumped the most (up about 300%), while ADHD stayed the most common diagnosis. Local Safety: A 57-year-old driver died after a pickup crashed through a Hanson home’s bay window and rolled over; speed wasn’t blamed, and the cause is under investigation. Travel & Airports: Massport is testing a “straight to gate” style remote security option at Logan for some Delta and JetBlue passengers, with trials running June 1 through late summer. Business/Health Workforce: UAMS held commencement for 1,237 health professionals. Lottery: Powerball’s May 18 jackpot hit an estimated $100M (numbers: 4, 13, 34, 61, 65; Powerball 12). Sports: Western Mass. Class B baseball set up semifinal matchups after Wahconah and Taconic advanced with big wins.

Courtroom Spotlight: Alvin Campbell Jr., the brother of Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell, goes on trial in Suffolk Superior Court Monday on rape, kidnapping, and indecent assault charges tied to alleged attacks on nine women. Airport Convenience: Boston Logan is rolling out “Straight to Gate,” letting some Delta and JetBlue passengers clear TSA at a remote Framingham site before riding to the airport. Housing & Costs: A year after Massachusetts’ eviction-record sealing law took effect, advocates say the biggest problem is awareness—only a small fraction of eligible tenants have filed petitions. Local Schools: Burncoat Street School in Worcester reports 220 students for 2025-26, down 1.3%, as districts across the state continue tracking enrollment shifts. Tech/Privacy: A new wave of scrutiny targets connected-car data collection and whether it’s quietly feeding higher insurance premiums. Weather Watch: Forecasters flag a warm Monday with an impact-weather day Wednesday as storm chances rise.

Wellesley Murder Case: A Wellesley mother, Janette MacAusland, has been charged after investigators allege she killed her two children, ages 6 and 7, then tried to kill herself—reportedly saying she wanted “the three of us to go to God together.” Public Safety & Crime: In Lowell, a federal judge sentenced Isiah Lyons, tied to the Asian Boyz, to 11 years for brokering counterfeit “Adderall” pills made with meth. Local Justice: In Cambridge, Tyler Brown—accused of firing dozens of rounds on a busy street—appeared barely responsive during an arraignment from a hospital bed. Wildlife Incident: A Salem mallard nicknamed Horace is recovering after an arrow was shot through his beak. Community & Sports: Volunteers stepped in to help bury a WWII veteran with no family nearby, and Swampscott’s girls tennis team stayed unbeaten at 16-0.

MBTA Escalator Tragedy: A father of two, Steven McClusky, was fatally trapped in the machinery at Davis Station in Somerville after his coat became lodged; CCTV shows bystanders walking past while it took more than 20 minutes for staff to stop the escalator and respond. Road Safety: In Wareham, a fiery three-car crash on Route 195 westbound sent one driver to St. Luke’s Hospital. Education Enrollment: Shining Star Early Childhood Center in Milford enrolled 146 students for 2025-26 (down 7.6%), while South Hadley High School fell to 456 (down 4.8%) and Holten Richmond Middle School dropped to 734 (down 1.5%). Health & Safety: Tick-bite ER visits are rising in the Northeast, with Lyme disease still the most common tick-borne illness. Weather: A sunny, breezy stretch continues, with heat building and an impact-weather day flagged midweek as storms risk ramps up. Business/Tech: Roche is buying PathAI for up to $1.05 billion, a major Massachusetts AI win.

Tragic Accountability: New surveillance footage shows a Boston-area father of two fatally trapped in a Davis Station escalator while more than a dozen commuters walked past without stopping, renewing pressure on transit safety and bystander response. Public Safety Delays: Columbia’s fire department says a needed aerial ladder truck replacement will take about three years to arrive, even as mechanical issues raise concerns. Investigation Update: Gov. Maura Healey has asked the U.S. Navy to help recover a recorder and hard drive from the sunken Lily Jean fishing vessel, and to retrieve remaining bodies. Community & Culture: Rollstone Bank & Trust pledges $100,000 to make the Fitchburg Art Museum free through 2029. Everyday Life: Powerball numbers for May 16 were 8-37-40-44-65 with a Powerball of 18 (jackpot estimated $86M). Weather Watch: Warm conditions continue, with storm chances rising Wednesday afternoon.

Cancer Research: Agenus published Phase 1b results for botensilimab plus balstilimab in treatment-refractory liver cancer, reporting a 17% objective response rate in a tough group of 19 patients. Local Schools: Enrollment snapshots across Massachusetts show mixed trends—W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School is up to 336 (+3.1%), while Wildwood Elementary drops to 288 (-8.3%) and Arlington Middle falls to 509 (-6.3%). Maritime Safety: Gov. Maura Healey asked the U.S. Navy to help recover equipment from the sunken Gloucester fishing vessel “Lily Jean,” including a video recorder that could inform the investigation. Politics & Power: A national redistricting fight is intensifying as Republicans and Democrats battle over maps that could shape control of the House for years. Sports: The Braves keep rolling after a walk-off win over the Red Sox, with Bryce Elder set to continue the pace.

Lottery Results: Massachusetts Lottery posted Friday’s Mega Millions and other midday/evening game numbers, including Mega Millions 17-23-25-52-61 (Mega Ball 03) and MassCash Evening 05-16-17-24-35. Public Health & Environment: UMass Amherst researchers say wood burning can reintroduce lead into winter air, linking lead particles to wood-smoke markers even when levels stay below legal limits. Housing Policy: A Boston-area presentation spotlights how building-code choices could make “single-egress stair” apartment buildings more feasible—while fire-safety concerns remain front and center. Local News: Worcester’s population rose for a fifth straight year, reaching 213,862 in 2025. Sports: The Red Sox fell to the Braves in extra innings, while Xaverian QB Will Wood committed to Penn State. Maritime Update: Gov. Healey and Sen. Tarr renewed calls for the U.S. Navy to help recover equipment from the sunken Lily Jean, including a possible video recorder.

ICE vs. Massachusetts: The Trump administration says Healey’s team is blocking confidential RMV license plates for ICE undercover vehicles, calling it “blatantly unlawful,” while the Healey spokesperson argues the state won’t help ICE “operate in secret” and violate rights. Cannabis Control Commission shakeup: Shannon O’Brien—who fought to get her CCC job back—may be among those pushed out again as Healey’s signed reform cuts the commission from five members to three and gives the governor sole selection power. Health insurance rebound: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. reports a first-quarter operating income swing to a $17.4M gain after GLP-1 coverage changes helped reverse years of losses. Education spotlight: WalletHub ranks Massachusetts #1 for school systems, even as a new national report warns many states remain stuck in a “learning recession.” Local notes: MBTA’s Symphony station is set to close June 6 for 35 months of accessibility upgrades.

North Attleborough Fire Relief: After a 7-alarm fire displaced residents, the town is rallying—donations are being accepted as gift cards only at the Elmwood Street Hockomock Area YMCA, with the Red Cross setting up shelter and support at North Attleborough Middle School. Cambridge Memorial Drive Shooting: A seriously wounded victim’s sister says the road to recovery will be long after the Monday rampage left him shot multiple times. Mass Pike Gas Tax Refund: Drivers can claim money back for gas bought and used on the Turnpike—but the process is described as a “bureaucratic nightmare,” with the refund form and receipts making it hard to actually get paid. Health Care Access: Gov. Maura Healey says Massachusetts is moving to cut thousands of insurance “prior authorization” delays for routine care, including screenings and medications. Sports: McCann Tech’s girls lacrosse edged Lee 10-9 with three hat tricks, while Wahconah won the Valley League title in a late, controversial finish over Mount Greylock.

Belmont Fire: Moozy’s, a beloved ice cream shop on Trapelo Road, was gutted by an early-morning basement fire; the first floor collapsed as flames intensified, and officials say no one was hurt. Cambridge Court: Tyler Brown, accused in the Memorial Drive shooting, is set to be arraigned by video from the hospital, with prosecutors saying he was in a mental health crisis and investigators expecting serious firearms charges. Logan Airport Crash: A 24-year-old woman died and three others were injured after a recreational boat slammed into a pier near a Logan runway; the cause is still under investigation. World Cup Buzz: Massport is building the world’s largest soccer ball for a Guinness attempt in East Boston, while stadium officials are pushing back on parking “misinformation” ahead of match days. Chelsea Funding: Chelsea is getting $175,000 for FIFA World Cup watch parties in Chelsea Square, plus additional FY27 budget investments aimed at public safety and community services. North Adams Census: Residents are being urged to return their census forms or risk being moved to an inactive voter list starting June 1.

Taunton Gun Seizure: Taunton police and a SWAT team arrested two teens after finding multiple large-capacity firearms at a Somerset Ave. home, saying the guns weren’t properly stored and could be reached by children; both face charges including improper storage and reckless endangerment. Powerball Buzz: Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $69M (cash option $31.2M) with winning numbers 22-31-52-56-67 and Powerball 15. Boston Immigration Court Fight: A federal judge grilled the Justice Department over its lawsuit challenging Boston’s “sanctuary city” limits on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. School Safety Push: Boston is moving forward with a school bus camera program, aiming to cut down on dangerous driving near buses. Community & Sports: East Boston’s YMCA opened a new EASTIE Coalition Youth Space, while Massport plans a 45-foot Guinness-style soccer ball at Piers Park II for World Cup week.

Harvard Slavery Database: Harvard released a public database identifying 1,613 people it says were enslaved by Harvard leaders, faculty, and staff, with locations stretching from Cambridge to the Caribbean—part of the university’s ongoing slavery-remembrance work. Cambridge Gun Case: In the Memorial Drive shooting fallout, Tyler Brown’s past sentence and alleged parole relapse are back in focus as prosecutors and court filings detail how he was released from a psychiatric hospital before the rampage. Public Safety & Mourning: Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor is being honored today with a large funeral in Salem after a wrong-way crash killed him last week. World Cup Logistics: The MBTA says it’s ready for tens of thousands of fans, with extra service planned around Foxborough matches. Local Watch: Route 140 sign work between New Bedford and Taunton is set to cause lane closures through Nov. 9. Weather: Heavy rain is expected Thursday, with commute impacts likely.

Cambridge shooting fallout: Tyler Brown, accused of firing dozens of rounds at passing cars on Memorial Drive, was released from a psychiatric hospital just days before the attack, and court paperwork says a parole officer feared he was “ready to end his life” after a relapse—while Brown’s long criminal history and prior light sentencing are now back in the spotlight. Public safety and accountability: Former Suffolk DA Rachael Rollins says a 2021 judge’s lighter sentence “double harm” by keeping Brown on the streets. Local governance: Marblehead’s MBTA Communities Law fight is getting personal, with a viral clip from a town meeting over a golf-course rezoning “loophole” that residents say won’t actually produce housing. Economy and families: A new study ranks Massachusetts as the priciest state for childcare, with parents spending about 30% of income on center-based care. Tech and business: Celonis is buying MIT-linked Ikigai Labs to help enterprises build a real-time “context model” for AI operations.

Memorial Drive Chaos: Cambridge police say Tyler Brown, a supervised 46-year-old with a violent past, fired 50–60 rounds at cars on Memorial Drive Monday, critically injuring two men before a state trooper and an armed civilian helped stop him in a shootout. Inflation Squeeze: New data shows April prices jumped 3.8% while wages rose 3.6%, leaving many Americans feeling the pinch as energy costs tied to the Hormuz disruption drive the spike. FEMA Shake-Up: Trump’s new FEMA pick, Cameron Hamilton, previously floated plans to dismantle the agency—then publicly backed keeping it—setting up a high-stakes fight over disaster funding. Public Health Watch: Americans evacuated from the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak are under quarantine guidance as officials track the Andes virus. Local Crime: Lawrence police are investigating a bar fight that spilled into gunfire early Saturday; no one was hit, but a black Nissan is tied to the search.

Cambridge Shooting: A gunman identified as Tyler Brown opened fire on Memorial Drive, striking two drivers with life-threatening injuries before a state trooper and a civilian shot him and took him into custody; police say 50–60 rounds were fired and investigators are now focused on the firearm and casings. Public Safety & Justice: In Manchester, NH, police arrested Justin Salinas in a separate April shooting where bullets entered a bedroom with sleeping children; a second suspect remains wanted. Local Crime: Lawrence police are investigating a bar fight that turned into gunfire, with no reported injuries, and are seeking a black Nissan tied to a Topeka owner. Health & Community: Baystate’s Mercy acquisition is prompting reassurance from a state rep that emergency care will stay open and staffing/union contracts will be preserved. Business & Growth: Eastern Bank promoted Yongmei Chen to lead its Community Development Lending Group. Tech Disruption: Schools nationwide are recovering from a Canvas outage tied to a cyberattack during finals. Roads & Travel: A new Mass Pike-to-I-495 ramp is set to open for the Tuesday rush hour.

Violence in Lawrence: Police are investigating a late-night bar fight that spilled into gunfire just before 2 a.m. Saturday; no one was hit, but a Replay Lounge employee was injured after trying to stop the brawl, and officers are now looking to question people tied to a black Nissan registered to a Topeka owner. Tech disruption: Schools are still untangling fallout from a Canvas outage tied to a cyberattack during finals, with some districts keeping access blocked while they assess risk. Local elections: Falmouth voters head to the polls May 19 for two Select Board seats, with incumbent Robert Mascali facing newcomers Katerina Cedrone and Elizabeth Klein. New Bedford updates: A $21 million Union Street project is moving forward to replace the long-vacant “hole in the ground,” while the city also continues a homicide investigation after a man was shot to death late Wednesday. Immigration pressure in Lynn: A Guatemalan mother is bracing for detention at an ICE check-in Monday as community members rally to keep her here.