From smart meters to banning influencers: It’s a sign of the times in Massachusetts

On this week's episode of "In Common": Skyrocketing water bills are causing jump scares for several Mass. homeowners. GBH's Marilyn Schairer explains why some residents are seeing bills for water in the thousands of dollars.  The landscape for finding and receiving gender-affirming healthcare for kids has changed significantly. NEPM's Karen Brown explains the latest.  We head to the Cape and Islands! First, we hear about the aftermath of a ‘NO INFLUENCER’ sign on Nantucket. Then, CAI's Jennette Barnes breaks down how housing advocates on Cape Cod are finding new and creative ways to solve the region’s housing crisis. After that, "In Common" host Jeremy Siegel tells us about an auction of old Christmas Tree Shop signs raising funds for new homes. Then, GBH's Meghan Smith reports on a new workforce-training program in Haverhill for people with intellectual disabilities, a population often overlooked or excluded from the workforce. We wrap up with the Greater Goodstock Music Festival in Worcester, where a local mashup band, Disco Lemonade, is headlining the festival. Two members of the band join "In Common" to talk more about the free community event taking place on Saturday, August 8.