Today’s MASSterList is Ready

TOP FIVE:
Herald:Probation lawyers gave $200G to pols
AP:Mass. Environmental Chief Bowles To Leave Post
Globe:SJC nominee tells of threats
Worcester T&G:Alicea lawsuit challenges his one-vote loss
Patch: Capuano Raises Concerns About Sullivan Square Project

PROBATION:
The Valley Advocate: News – Petrolati Punked by Probation Probe
Globe: Federal grand jury investigating alleged Probation Department patronage scheme – The Boston Globe
AP:Mass. Probation Department confirms federal probe

DiPAOLA:
WL: DiPaola campaign investigation will continue
Patch: Appointee, Special Election will Fill Sheriff’s Seat

EXIT: IAN
Herald: State energy/environment czar Ian Bowles to leave Patrick post
Globe:Mass. environmental secretary to leave Patrick administration

IRELAND:
WBUR:Confirmation Hearing Begins For High Courts Ireland
Globe:Ireland has butterflies awaiting nomination hearing today
AP:Governor’s Council holds hearing on Ireland

STATE HEADLINES:
Broadside: Gov. Patrick briefing
Globe: DeLeo ­ the reluctant reformer – The Boston Globe

TURNER:
Herald:Chuck Turner: I’m a ‘paragon of virtue’
Herald:Mayor Menino calls for Chuck Turner to resign
Herald:Would-be councilors lining up
CW:The Download: Murphy’s moment

ENTER: O’MALLEY
Patch: Matt O’Malley Sworn in as West Roxbury’s District 6 City Councilor
Globe:Menino attends councilors swearing in
WBUR:OMalley Sworn In To Boston City Council

EDUCATION:
AP:Meehan pulls name from UMass president search
Lowell Sun: Meehan pulls out of running for president of UMass system
AP:’DREAM Act’ ad blitz targeting Maine, Mass.
Worcester T&G:’Extended day’ riles teachers

ENVIRONMENT:
BBJ:Wind project sees $3M in delays
Worcester T&G:Environmental impacts of CSX rail yard expansion under review

TAXES:
WBUR:Mass. Tax Collectors: Declare That Kindle
DHG: Local experts split on best methods of taming deficit

LOCAL NEWS:
WL : Norwood punts Town Meeting to Dec. 9 due to Patriots game
E-Trib: Mayor Lantigua weary of fire chief’s manpower complaints
Globe:Lack of firefighters blamed in loss of Lawrence building
Patch: JP Gazette Sold to Revere Newspaper Group
Republican:New poll finds Palmer residents still favor casino

MISC.:
WBUR:Dean Of The State House Press Corp Dies
Banker & Tradesman:Vacant Beacon Hill Building To Be Converted To Suffolk Classrooms
Sun-Chron:Grand jury indicts two in connection with state trooper’s death

TRANSPORTATION:
AP:Mass. bridge repair program gets triple-A rating
AP: Ex-Mass. Pike chief admits drunken driving
Globe:Amorello loses license, says hes looking ahead

BENEFITS:
WBUR:Thousands In Mass. Face Expiration Of Unemployment Benefits | WBUR
MetroWest: State braces for end to federal unemployment benefits

THE FEDS:
Sun-Chron:Brown still on fence over gays in military
Sun-Chron:Immigration campaign targets Brown
AP:Newest US Reps. at leadership training at Harvard