In Waltham, big landlords want to replace an old office complex with new homes....
The streets of Waltham tell a story of change as an old office complex sits empty waiting for its next chapter. Landlords see an opportunity to build homes there but the mayor has blocked the plan over worries about crowding and infrastructure strain. Residents wonder what this means for the local economy and housing a
Emergency crews respond to fire at chemical manufacturing plant in Quincy
QUINCY, MASS. (WHDH) - Emergency crews could be seen working to contain a fire at a chemical manufacturing plant in Quincy on Saturday night. The area around Twin River Technologies was blocked off by police. Video from earlier in the day showed smoke and flames rising from an area with tanks.
Mass. man convicted in graduation cookout shooting denied parole
A Massachusetts man serving a life sentence after being convicted of a fatal shooting at a graduation cookout was denied parole. Josener Dorisca, 43, was found guilty of second-degree murder in 2013 and given life in prison, according to parole documents. His initial parole hearing was held on March 12, and on July 23
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Massachusetts
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Massachusetts for Saturday afternoon.
3 ejected, 1 seriously injured after vehicle crashes into Brockton home, police say
Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a home in Brockton overnight.
Biscotti’s Bakery Approved to Return to Boston’s North End With Condos Upstairs
A longtime North End bakery is slated to make a comeback, and it’s bringing some new upstairs neighbors with it. Biscotti’s, the Italian bakery that once operated on Salem Street, could soon return to the neighborhood as part of a newly approved six-story building at 97 Salem Street, according to Universal Hub. The pro
Preferred Reid Overpass replacement design keeps a two-lane bridge for cars on Memorial Drive
A redesign for a nearly 90-year-old traffic overpass in Cambridgeport has come down to two options since January, when state transportation planners had four that were universally disliked. In the designs for a William J. Reid Overpass replacement presented Thursday, neighbors, drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians could
Death investigated as apparent homicide in Lynn
LYNN, MA — The death of a 52-year-old man on South Common Street is being investigated as an apparent homicide, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Lynn Chief of Police Christopher Reddy confirm. Lynn Police responded to a call at approximately 6:18 a.m. Thursday on the 200...
Healey signs trio of bills on child welfare, home care, Norwood Hospital
Gov. Maura Healey signed a trio of bills Friday pertaining to child welfare, home care licensure and seizing Norwood Hospital property, as she goes about cleaning off the plethora of bills lawmakers sent her way last week. The child welfare law (H 5629) includes a so-called Foster Child Bill of...
Firefighters battle blaze at vacant building in Wakefield
Fast-moving flames from a commercial building fire sent thick black smoke pouring over the sky in Wakefield, Massachusetts on Friday afternoon.
