Gov. Maura Healey recommended six people be pardoned for crimes committed decades ago when they were in their teens and 20s, many of whom were convicted of drug-related infractions. “I’m proud to continue our administration’s efforts to use clemency as a tool to center fairness and equity in our criminal justice system and help these individuals move forward with their educations,

Final approval over the clemency decisions now rests with the elected Governor's Council, which has a meeting scheduled for next Wednesday, Nov. 13.