Wellesley housing news: Plan shared for 15 condos on Rte. 9 east
A developer and his team this week shared a proposal with the Wellesley Planning Board for 15 condos—three of them affordable based on Area Median Income—to be built on a collection of properties at 130-142R Worcester St. (Rte. 9 east) near the Sun Life campus. (See Wellesley Media recording for full presentation and d
Thursday Rain, Weekend Sun Rays
Editor’s Note: Tonight’s blog is written by 7 Weather Intern Owen Vetree~JR. Hello, I hope everyone has enjoyed this beautiful Wednesday. Highs today were once again right around our averages. A few spots in the metro west made it into the 80s while most others stayed in the 70s.
First Alert: Strong to severe storms possible in Greater Boston today (live radar)
You couldn’t have asked for better weather here in Boston over the past few days, with all the sunshine we’ve seen and the warm air we’ve felt. But as the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end – and it’s ending today!
‘None of This Had to Happen’, Newton Family Rips System After Triple Slaying
Three years after three relatives were found beaten and stabbed in a Newton bedroom, a grieving family says a string of brief hospital stays and missed follow‑up care left authorities with almost no way to stop what they see as a preventable tragedy. The victims — Gilda "Jill" D'Amore, 73, her husband Bruno, 74, and Ji
Man accused in Beverly mansion invasion appears in court virtually
BEVERLY, MASS. (WHDH) - The man accused of breaking into a mansion in Beverly pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in court. Emajae Brown, 25, appeared in court via Zoom. Police say Brown broke into a seaside mansion at the end of March, assaulted a caretaker, stole several items, and a Porsche.
Trillium Brewing Company opens new outdoor beer garden in downtown Boston
This new outdoor gem is complete with craft brews, pizza, live music, and more.
Wu rejects $1.4 million in Boston city council budget changes, saying it’s to save...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the city council are still fighting over how to spend the city’s $4.9 billion budget. On Wednesday, Wu sent councilors a letter agreeing to most of their amendments to her budget. But she rejected $1.4 million of the $11.8 million in additional funding they were seeking for programs related
Second Brockton family alleges misconduct by Mayor Rodrigues
A second Brockton family has accused Mayor Moises Rodrigues of inappropriate behavior toward their daughter. Two sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed that Brockton Public Schools had been made aware of the complaint. This follows another, very public allegation of wrongdoing by a distraught mother at Brock
City sees decrease in drug overdose deaths, new users declining
City public health officials announced a major milestone in the decrease of drug overdose deaths in 2025, as well as a decrease in new illicit drug users and the number of people congregating and openly using drugs on the Mass and Cass corridor. Citing local efforts and national trends, Dr....
‘It’s Marblehead as we hope it always will be’: The Driftwood changes hands
After more than four decades in the Galvin family and more than 60 years as a Marblehead institution, local landmark the Driftwood is changing hands. The beloved breakfast and lunch spot at 63 Front St. has been sold by owner Colleen Galvin to Maria Torres, owner of Maria’s Gourmet and Java Sun Coffee House in town.

















