“Very stubborn fire” destroys Somerville restaurant, barber shop
A restaurant and a barber shop in Somerville, Massachusetts were destroyed in a fire that the chief called "one of the toughest fights" he's ever had.
New cannabis operator opens for business in Codman Square
Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. The exterior of the new Legal Greens storefront location in Codman Square. Photos by Seth Daniel. Legal Greens Dispensary in Codman Square opened its doors last week. The recreational marijuana store...
Mass. state trooper accused of leaving handcuffed prisoner alone in hospital
A Massachusetts State Police trooper is under investigation for allegedly leaving a handcuffed prisoner alone at a Boston hospital.
Hasbro tells nearly 600 RI workers to work in Boston or quit
Toy giant Hasbro has told 587 Rhode Island-based employees to either relocate to their new Boston headquarters or quit. The move comes as Hasbro, previously based in Pawtucket, plans to shutter its headquarters, put it on the market , and fully transition into its newly built out office space in the Boston Seaport by the end of the year. Hasbro filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act Notice (WARN) with the state on Oct. 8 , required per federal law. Normally the notices are req
Massachusetts Weather Alert Oct. 13-17: Heavy Rain Returns Friday
Boston, MA – Massachusetts residents face a changing weather pattern Tuesday, October 13, through Saturday, October 17, as a cold front brings scattered showers before a more widespread round of rainfall arrives Friday, potentially affecting travel across much of southern New England.
Criminal investigation reportedly underway after person killed in crash in Jamaica Plain
A criminal investigation was opened after the fatal crash. A person was killed in a multi-car crash in Jamaica Plain on Sunday. Dash cam footage obtained by WHDH shows a white sedan jumping the concrete median on the Arborway and colliding with a red SUV traveling in the opposite direction. An 18-year-old was driving the sedan when he lost control of the vehicle, the station reported.
Body found in water near New England Aquarium in Boston
An investigation is underway after a body was found under a pier in Boston near the New England Aquarium.
Voters here will decide whether to force cities to build cheaper, smaller homes
Voters in Massachusetts will decide whether to require cities and towns to allow smaller homes on smaller lots. A growing number of states are doing the same to help ease a housing shortage.
Braintree Trooper Fired Over Alleged Slurs at Golf Tournament, MSP Says
Massachusetts State Police have dishonorably discharged a rookie trooper accused of using offensive language toward young people during an off-duty golf tournament. Jack B. Cesarz, who grew up in Braintree, was terminated effective October 8 while still in his probationary period. State Police said they moved quickly once the allegations...
Rain, wind, snow, and cold? What to expect from the next storm in New...
We’re tracking a storm that could bring a little bit of everything to New England.
