83 food service workers face layoffs as Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts ends contract
Dozens of food and catering workers stationed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston are facing layoffs after the museum ended its contract with food service giant Compass Group USA. Compass Group USA operates Restaurant Associates, which manages “all of the MFA’s diverse dining venues.”. According to...
Wu’s $724K Vets Cut Sparks Boston City Hall Firefight
Two Boston city councilors are turning up the heat on Mayor Michelle Wu after her proposed fiscal 2027 budget trims roughly $724,000 from the city’s Veterans Services allocation, a move they argue will weaken programs that help local veterans. Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy have branded the cut “unconscionable” and say they will push the council to restore the money. The clash comes...
25 Investigates source: Framingham man was involved in wrong-way crash that killed Mass. trooper
New details have emerged about the driver involved in the wrong-way crash that claimed the life of a trooper.
Officials identify Mass. State Police trooper killed in wrong-way crash on Route 1
Gov. Maura Healey said she is "heartbroken" by news of the trooper's death.
Massachusetts Has The Second Least Pet-Friendly City In The U.S.
The WalletHub team looked at everything from the number of veterinarians per capita, the number of dog parks and animal shelters, vet care costs, and more.
Ambitious vision becomes reality as Malden River Works nears Phase 1 finish line
After years of planning and some prodigious grant-writing, the Malden River Works project is nearing a major milestone — providing public access to the Malden River right here in Malden, no more need to drive to Everett or Somerville. When Phase I construction wraps up early this summer, the site will feature a nearly 300-foot-long floating dock, a flexible lawn space and...
$5.9 million secured for Lynn Armory
Briana Alvarez LYNN — The Lynn Armory has been awarded $5.9 million in state and federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits. The award will support the redevelopment of a historic former armory into 52 units of supportive housing for veterans, including on-site services and community space. The funding is part of a broader $44 million package announced […] The post $5.9 million secured for Lynn...
Serious crash on Route 1 in Saugus closes northbound lanes
SAUGUS, MASS. (WHDH) - A crash shut down part of Route 1 in Saugus Wednesday morning, drawing a large response from police and fire crews. The closure is expected to last for several hours. Traffic is being detoured and drivers are asked to look for alternative routes. This is a...
Mass. State Police trooper hit by wrong-way driver Wednesday morning dies of injuries
A Massachusetts State Police trooper hit by a wrong-way driver on Wednesday morning died of his injuries after being taken to a hospital, the agency confirmed in a brief statement. The crash occurred on Route 1 in Lynnfield at about 2 a.m. when a driver traveling south in the northbound...
Town Meeting moment about 3A zoning goes viral
A moment from Marblehead’s Town Meeting last night is going viral on social media and beyond. Resident David Modica stood to speak about the town’s new proposal to comply with the MBTA Communities Act. The plan zones Broughton Road and Tedesco Country Club’s golf course for multifamily housing.
