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Also: Worcester county welfare cases; Barr's testimony ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Donate [WBUR]]( [View in Browser](  [WBUR]( May 2, 2019 Having trouble viewing this email? [Submit an issue here.]( Good Morning Boston, 🌧️ [It's]( raw and chilly today. There is only a chance of showers, with highs in mid to upper 40s. Last night our education reporter Max Larkin went to the Boston School Committee meeting in Dudley Square to report on who would become the next superintendent of Boston Public Schools. And the results are in. Here is a [play-by-play Twitter thread from the meeting](. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org The Rundown [1.](url)[Boston School Committee Taps Brenda Cassellius As New Superintendent]( Cassellius confirmed to WBUR Thursday morning that she will accept the job; she is also a finalist in the search for the top education job in Michigan.   #%23%23[Twitter](  #%23%23[Facebook](    2. [Too Many Kids, Too Few Judges Mean Delays In Child Welfare Cases In Worcester County]( Worcester has more Department of Children and Families cases than any other Massachusetts county. 3. [As Boston Pursues Climate Resilience, Some Warn Efforts Could Make Inequality Worse]( Some experts worry the city's climate adaptation plans, like the one it has for Moakley Park, may worsen the so-called “green gentrification” they say is already underway in two neighborhoods: East Boston and South Boston. 4. [What The Fallout From William Barr's Testimony Means For The Russia Investigation]( On Wednesday, the Attorney General defended his handling of the final stages of the inquiry in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Here's what you need to know. 5. [Wynn Resorts Can Pay Its $35 Million Fine With Less Than 2 Days' Revenue]( Wynn Resorts averaged $18.4 million in daily revenue last year, according to a securities filing. Support the news Also... - Police say they are still actively searching for a [bank robbery suspect in Somerville]( after he allegedly shot at an officer Wednesday morning. - In just the first two weeks since municipal nomination paper applications became available, [more than 50 people]( have signaled their intent to run for a seat on the city council. - There’s some exciting [stuff coming up this weekend]( in Boston, including a "Handmaid’s Tale" opera and the 10th anniversary of the Women in Comedy Festival. Here’s what’s on tap. - Why Massachusetts should pass the facial recognition moratorium act, according to[Cognoscenti contributor Gabe Teninbaum](. [WBUR] Recommended Listen [On Point: With 'Homecoming,' Beyoncé Claims Pop Culture's Throne Yet Again]( [Listen]( EARTHWHILE [Bees Are In Trouble. Here's How You Can Help]( Environmental Secretary Leaving Cabinet Post In Baker Administration. [Read more.]( Maine Lobstermen Face 50% Trap-Rope Reduction To Protect Right Whales. [Read more.]( ICYMI: 2 New Species Of 'Bubblegum Coral' Discovered Off Mass. Coast. [Read more.]( (Follow [@EarthwhileWBUR]( on Twitter and like them on [Facebook]( A MESSAGE FROM WBUR This Mother’s Day, give flowers that mean more. Send a Winston Flowers spring arrangement that celebrates Mom and supports the news and programming you love on WBUR. Check out our four beautiful options and [order yours here](. What We're Reading - What Jonathan Gold Taught Me About Losing Time To Cancer ([E]( - Her Father Was Executed For Murder. She Still Wants To Know If He Did It. ([New York Times]( - For Sale In The Pot Industry: Political Influence ([Boston Globe]( Bookmark This [Some Boston Doctors Bring Climate Change Into The Exam Room — Warily]( A very small but growing number of doctors and nurses are discussing the consequences of climate change with patients, in the exam room. Before you go: Send [this Massachusetts town pronunciation video]( to your out-of-town friends. Watch it yourself for the "townie bonus round." "GO SOX!" 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up [here](. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. [Check out all of our newsletter offerings.]( Support the news [WBUR]( [95289b97-66e8-43d4-a174-3bc3520a79a9.png]( [Instagram](  [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Want to change how you receive these emails? [Unsubscribe from this newsletter or update your preferences.]( I don't want to hear from WBUR anymore. [Stop receiving all WBUR emails.]( Interested in learning more about corporate sponsorship? [Click here.]( Copyright © 2019 WBUR-FM, All rights reserved. You've signed up to get WBUR Today, a daily morning news briefing from WBUR. We hope you enjoy! Our mailing address is: WBUR-FM 890 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215-1205 [Add us to your address book](