Dueling housing ballot measures collide on Beacon Hill
Proponents of two potential ballot measures aiming to tackle the state’s dire housing crunch – pulling from entirely different playbooks – had to contend with more than formal opposition to the campaigns this week. They also took fire from those advancing the other housing measure and from...
School Committee pauses override discussion to nail down amount of cuts
At its March 19 meeting, the School Committee had planned to discuss a potential override as well as options to absorb an additional $1.5 million in school budget cuts for the 2027 fiscal year. Instead, the committee decided to postpone the discussion of specific plans until they are certain of...
Tax Exemptions, Andover St. Fire, Alcohol License Request For Fun On Fourth & Fall...
WILMINGTON, MA — The Wilmington Select Board meets this Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7pm in the Hearing Room at the new Town Hall. There are some noteworthy items on Monday night’s agenda, including:. — The Town Assessor will give a presentation regarding Property Tax Exemptions for Seniors...
Person killed in Brockton shooting
A person is dead following a shooting in Brockton, Massachusetts, Sunday night. Brockton police say they received multiple reports of gunfire, including a ShotSpotter activation in the Clinton Street area, just after 7:30 p.m. and arrived to find a male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The Plymouth County...
Brockton man arrested, 2 other suspects summonsed following drug investigation in Boston
A Brockton man was arrested, and two other individuals were summonsed to court following a joint investigation from Boston police.
Norwood police officer placed on leave after OUI arrest
A Norwood, Massachusetts, police officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, the Norwood Police Department announced Sunday. Norwood police said they arrested Officer Shawn Willman on Thursday an OUI charge. An internal affairs...
WIDOWED SPOUSES AND FORECLOSURES (H 1329)
The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to a bill requiring banks and other mortgage lenders to delay foreclosure proceedings for 60 days after the death of a borrower and to refrain from taking any action to accelerate foreclosure proceedings. The surviving spouse or family member must...
Overnight Seaport Stabbing Leaves One Fighting for Life in Boston
An early-morning stabbing turned a stretch of Boston's Seaport into a crime scene Sunday, leaving one person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries as police search for whoever is responsible. Boston police said officers were called to the area near 72 Seaport Boulevard at about 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 22,...
The NY Times won’t publish Boston Symphony truths
The letter below, by an ex-Boston Symphony violinist, has been declined for publication by the newspaper of wreckers. You read it here first. The Times is disseminating a false narrative in its article, “Crisis Follows Conductor’s Dismissal at the Boston Symphony.”. It implies that the 40% decline in...
Prepare for snow in 8 Massachusetts counties around 2 a.m. Monday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:46 p.m. for snow beginning at 2:15 a.m. Monday for Worcester, Middlesex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. “Ongoing areas of rain are expected to change to a slushy wintry mix of sleet and snow between...
