Police to increase patrols downtown amid safety concerns, neighborhood group says
A number of high-profile violent incidents in July has sparked renewed efforts to decrease crime. After a string of violent incidents in downtown Boston and a major meeting of local leaders last week, the area is set to see an increased police presence, according to the group that convened the meeting.
Mosquito Control Truck Spraying Scheduled in Parts of Framingham This Week
The City of Framingham, Massachusetts, announced that mosquito spraying is scheduled in Framingham on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as part of the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project. According to the City of Framingham, the spraying will be conducted by a truck-mounted aerosol sprayer between sunset and 11:30 PM, targ
These four Massachusetts cities rank among nation’s hottest real estate markets
A new report from Realtor.com identifies four Massachusetts zip codes as some of the highest-demand real estate markets for 2026.
Rhode Island Man Convicted After Dragging Two Boston Officers by Their Arms
A Rhode Island man was convicted this week of dragging two Boston police officers by their arms after rolling up his car window on their limbs during a traffic stop and slamming the gas pedal down. Nathaniel Fenton, 36, was found guilty of two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and drug possession ch
Nearly 50 endangered missing children recovered during Massachusetts operation
Forty-eight endangered missing children have been safely recovered in Massachusetts following a multi-agency operation led by the U.S. Marshals Service, officials announced Monday.
Massachusetts State Police: Taser Used on Drunk, Domestic Assault Arrest, Wrong-Way Driver, Teen in...
Taser Deployed on Intoxicated Person Resisting Arrest. On 07/10/2026, a Trooper from the Revere Barracks observed a male lying on the ground at Constitution Beach in East Boston. The Trooper approached the individual and observed him in possession of a bottle of alcohol. Less than an hour earlier, the individual had be
Low humidity to start the week, storms return later
Happy Sunday! What a day! It sure was a hot one, but the humidity dropped like a rock as the day went on. The humidity will stay at bay for a few days before it returns Thursday with storm chances. First, Boston-Logan reached 90 degrees today, marking it the second...
Newton Highlands Area Council raises concerns over MBTA Station Accessibility Plan
The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council is urging city and state officials to reconsider parts of the MBTA’s accessibility plan for the Newton Highlands MBTA station, citing concerns about historic preservation, neighborhood impacts, and project design. At the Council’s August 7 meeting, Area Councilor Robert Fi
Enter to Win Tickets to Squeeze at Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Iconic 80s band Squeeze is coming to Boston along with some other New Wave friends, and we have your chance to win tickets.
Delgizzi Delinquencies Affect Orleans and Brewster, Too
ORLEANS — David and Carolyn Delgizzi live in Weston but are known on the Outer Cape for allowing their properties to fall into disrepair while charging tenants hefty monthly rents. They’re also chronically delinquent on paying real estate taxes, creating a double headache for towns here. The Lobster...
