Mass. rental voucher program falls short for many low-income tenants
Less than half of low-income tenants in Massachusetts who hold state-funded housing vouchers can consistently afford their monthly rent, according to a Boston Foundation report released Wednesday. The report, which studied the efficacy of the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP), revealed that 44% of voucher...
State police launches Safety Cloud for responder safety
The Massachusetts State Police are launching a new program meant to protect first responders.
Another Mass. Bank Shutting Down 6 Locations
We reported last month that TD Bank is closing six Massachusetts branches in the first week of June. Now, Santander has said they will shutter six locations as well. The two banks are unrelated, but the trend of bank branch closures isn't. Santander, which is a subsidiary of Banco Santander,...
Massachusetts State Lottery announces newest $1,000,000 prize winner on scratch ticket
A new big winner has been announced after a $1 million hit on a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Columbo Family Revocable Living Trust has claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Gold 50X” instant ticket game. The...
Mass. man who slit his mother’s throat out of fear for sister’s life gets...
A Massachusetts man who admitted to slitting his mother’s throat out of fear for his sister’s safety was granted parole after 22 years. On Sept. 24, 2003, Alexis Molina pleaded guilty in Bristol Superior Court to second-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. He also pleaded...
What to know about Worcester’s near billion-dollar proposed budget
Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista is proposing an operational budget for Fiscal Year 26 that is just shy of $1 billion. The budget proposed by Batista is $947,928,261, a 3.3% increase in revenues and expenses from the present fiscal year, according to the budget. In a briefing with reporters...
2 arrested after pointing air pistol at drivers on Turnpike Road in Southborough
SOUTHBOROUGH — Two males, including a juvenile, were arrested after allegedly pointing a realistic-looking air pistol at drivers from a moving vehicle on Turnpike Road, police said. On Monday, May 5 at approximately 7:15 p.m., Southborough officers responded to Turnpike Road to investigate a report of a motor...
10 Famous Singers from Massachusetts
Massachusetts isn’t just the birthplace of American history—it’s also a hotbed of musical legends who’ve left their mark on the world stage. From the bustling streets of Boston to the quiet charm of small New England towns, the Bay State has produced a stunning lineup of vocal talent that spans genres, generations,...
Lieutenant Recalls Collecting John O’Keefe’s Shoe, Pieces of Taillight
Lieutenant with Mass. State Police testified that evidence collected at 34 Fairview included John O'Keefe's missing sneaker and taillight pieces. A meteorologist also took the stand, saying the ground was frozen so solid it was impenetrable. (5/6/25)
Juvenile summonsed to court for defecating inside West Brookfield Town Hall, police say
Authorities have decided to lock town hall at night following an incident involving multiple juveniles earlier this year.
