5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (September 17, 2026)
From a Roman flatbread spot with 72-hour fermented dough, to a cozy, upscale raw bar, here are the latest Boston restaurant openings, dining news, and food events to know right now. 2 minutes to read. Stay up-to-date on the best new restaurants, recent openings, and the biggest dining updates across...
Natick MA woman, 90, ID’d as victim of fatal crash on Pond Street
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed Tuesday, Sept. 15, in a two-vehicle crash on Pond Street in Natick. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office has identified the victim as Norma Dupuis, 90, of Natick. She was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a crash that occurred about 1:30 p.m. on Pond
30-year-old woman killed in Framingham pedestrian crash
The crash remains under investigation. A 30-year-old woman was struck by an SUV early Saturday morning in Framingham and later died at an area hospital, officials said this week. The woman, Michelle Poisson of Framingham, was hit on Worcester Road at about 12:30 a.m. by a Honda CR-V that was...
The final show: After 18 years, C Note music club to close its doors...
SHOWTIME: The C Note will host its last performance on September 27. Staff members celebrated local bands and enjoyed dressing the part for theme shows, like Yacht Rock Night with Blufish. Shown in costume are Lisa Hennessey, Lori Coleman, Barbara Rhind, and Kate Barclay. Click here and here for more memories of the C
25 Investigates: Former Braintree officer accused of using police technology to track ex-girlfriend
Records show the former officer used the department’s Flock camera system to track her license plate more than 1,000 times.
Buff’s Pub in Newton Bringing Beloved Wings to New Watertown Location
Fans of wings, burgers, beer, and sports will soon have another spot to settle in. Buff’s Pub, the longtime Newton favorite known for its wings and lively sports-bar atmosphere, is expanding to Watertown with a new location called Buff’s Burgers & Wings. Boston Restaurant Talk reports that the new restaurant will take
City of Somerville, Firefighters Association Local 76 Sign Three-Year Agreement
New contract delivers annual wage increases, enhanced emergency medical response compensation, expanded leave benefits, and cancer-screening support. SOMERVILLE—The City of Somerville and the Firefighters Association of Somerville, Local 76, have signed a three-year successor collective bargaining agreement covering Ju
How This Hidden Gem Restaurant Became A Local LEGEND in Salem, MA
Open daily, hours vary by day (weekends until 1 AM) Tucked into a historic building on Derby Street that spent thirty years as a beloved neighborhood joint before its 2017 reinvention, Mercy Tavern has quietly become one of Salem’s most-loved comfort food spots. Owner Patrick Schultz, who also runs...
Salem man arraigned, accused of murdering his girlfriend
SALEM, MASS. (WHDH) - A Salem man was arraigned for the murder of his girlfriend in a Salem Courtroom Wednesday. Paul Morey, 50, is accused of killing his 42-year-old girlfriend, Patricia Donaldson. Prosecutors said Donaldson was found dead in the couple’s Cabot Street apartment in Salem last week during a...
Belmont Police Log, Aug. 28 to Sept. 13: “No Dogs Allowed” signs stolen, electric...
The following are excerpts from the Belmont Police log as made available by the Belmont Police Department. The log is public and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Friday, Aug. 28. 2:58 p.m.: Belmont Fire reported an accident. While exiting...

















