Town sues Massachusetts over plans to build housing on state-owned land
Wellesley, Massachusetts, is suing the state over plans to build 180 housing units in a community college parking lot owned by the state. The complaint argues that the state cannot legally apply a required “surplus real property” designation to build housing on the 5-acre parking lot because the college is still active
Largest Mass. biotech employer is axing thousands of jobs. Cambridge employees are next
Hundreds of Massachusetts employees will lose their jobs in the next few weeks as the state's largest life-science employer axes thousands of positions in a sweeping restructuring plan.
Research Predicts Some Massachusetts Towns Could Face Major Population Declines By 2100
A new study warns that some Massachusetts towns may become ghost towns by 2100, while northern Boston areas like Watertown and Somerville could see population surges up to 63%.
State Now Investigating Psychological Center for Body Brokering, Three Board Members Resign
Amidst the continuing turmoil and scandal surrounding the Greater Lawrence Psychological Center (TPC) in past months, the Valley Patriot has now learned that since the departure of former CEO Carina Pappalardo, three more board members have resigned as the non-profit organization is now the subject of a criminal invest
The 7 Mom-and-Pop Restaurants In Massachusetts That Locals Can’t Stop Raving About
Looking for amazing mom-and-pop restaurants in Massachusetts that serve incredible food?. These seven family spots offer delicious meals and friendly service!. 1. Sir Cricket’s Fish & Chips (Orleans) You know that feeling when you bite into perfectly crispy fish and chips that taste like they came straight from a...
Motorcycle, SUV Involved in Serious Auburn Crash; Road Closed for Investigation
AUBURN, Mass. — Auburn Police were asking motorists to avoid the area of Bryn Mawr Avenue and Briarcliff Drive following what officials described as a serious motor vehicle crash. According to information from the scene, the crash involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The extent of any injuries has...
Karen Read’s legal team demands hundreds of State Police emails agency refuses to hand...
’s lawyers are asking a judge to force the Massachusetts State Police to turn over hundreds of emails the agency claims it is barred from disclosing, arguing the emails could aid Read’s defense in the wrongful death lawsuit she faces. The State Police claims it can’t turn over the...
Worcester man arrested, accused of leaving child alone in hot, parked car
NORTHBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - A Worcester man was arrested after allegedly leaving a child alone in a locked car in a Walmart parking lot. Luis Fernando Lopez Veloez, 40, is charged with reckless endangerment of a child. On Thursday, around 4:06 p.m., Northboro police responded ot the Walmart on Otis...
Mass. passed a law to stop abrupt college closures. So why did 2 schools...
The only words Miranda Lincoln could say to her friend were, “Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god,” as she stared down at her screen. Anna Maria College in Paxton, where she was a sophomore, had announced it was closing. It wasn’t ending its academic operations in a year, or a semester, but the following month, in May.
Trip to a Massachusetts convenience store results in $15 million State Lottery scratch ticket...
One of the biggest prizes the Massachusetts State Lottery offers on a scratch ticket was hit recently. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Fortunate Sun Trust of Quincy has claimed a $15 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Diamond Deluxe” $30 instant ticket game. The...

















