Boston MA

Norfolk County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with solid openings for planners, warehouse pros, and quality specialists. These roles offer steady hours, good pay, and a chance to grow with respected employers.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) on March 26 came to Wilson Middle School in Natick to share an update with the public on its Routes 27/9 bridge replacement & interchange improvements project. The first half hour of this latest public meeting on the project consisted of presentations, and the...

Boston police announced road closures Monday afternoon as crews respond to two water main breaks. Authorities said Kneeland Street was closed between Washington Street and Hudson Street. The location is near the MBTA Orange Line stops at Chinatown and Tufts Medical Center. Surface Road and Harrison Avenue are also impacted in the area.

Billerica Police are investigating aggressive fundraising tactics by a vendor, representing their patrol officer’s union, that targeted a town business owner.

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Quincy, Massachusetts, residents can mark their calendars for an Earth Month gathering that brings local environmental groups and city staff together under one roof. The City of Quincy is inviting the public to “Celebrate Earth Month and learn about Eco-Action in our community on Tuesday, April 7th at Thomas Crane Public Library,” with an evening that begins with networking and moves into a...

With Marblehead Town Meeting less than a month away (May 4), the coming days are expected to be critical for Marblehead’s budget and tax override proposals. On Monday evening, April 6, the Finance Committee is set to hold its warrant hearing, where it makes recommendations on all Town Meeting agenda items with financial impacts. (Visit MarbleheadCurrent.org for coverage.)

Boston Children’s Hospital has announced plans to open a new 116-bed pediatric psychiatric facility, with significant funding from billionaire philanthropists Robert and Karen Hale. The Hales have donated $100 million to help fund the project, which will be located on the campus of Franciscan Children’s in Brighton—a site Boston Children’s acquired in 2023.

Eversource reported that during strong winds on March 16 tree limbs hit wires in four areas, leaving 858 residents without electricity. When power returned, some residents needed electricians to fix damage. It’s unclear whether the damage was caused when the power went out or when the power returned, Master Electrician...

READING - The School Committee votes 5-1 to appoint the last remaining candidate Dr. Henry Turner as Reading Public School’s new superintendent at a meeting Saturday morning. Committee Chairperson Shawn Brandt voted to appoint Dr. Turner as the district’s new superintendent, citing Turner’s commitment to equity and impressive resume...