Heavy rain, damaging winds possible starting Monday in Massachusetts
The Boston area and much of southern New England is heading into an active stretch of weather to start the week.
Massachusetts collects $9.4 billion in general sales and gross receipts taxes revenue in 2024
In 2024, Massachusetts gathered $43.1 billion in total tax revenue, of which general sales and gross receipts taxes contributed 21.8%, amounting to $9.4 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks five...
Trip to Massachusetts convenience store results in $1,000,000 State Lottery win on instant game
A trip to a Massachusetts convenience store recently turned out to be very lucrative as it resulted in a big State Lottery win. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Lilly Trust of Chicopee has claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 instant ticket game.
Expanded SNAP Work Requirements For Massachusetts Now in Effect for Select Groups
As of March 2026, changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21), signed into law on July 4, 2025, are fully in effect across states. The legislation significantly broadened the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) work rules,...
New York woman accused of allegedly smuggling over 8 kilos of cocaine from Dominican...
BOSTON – A New York woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly smuggling more than eight kilograms of cocaine in duty-free alcohol boxes via a commercial flight from the Dominican Republic to Boston Logan International Airport. According to a release from the Massachusetts Department of...
Vineyard Wind, country’s first large-scale offshore wind project, finishes construction
After years of starts and stops, workers installed the final blades on the last turbine Friday evening to complete Vineyard Wind, the country’s first large-scale offshore wind project. It will be at least several weeks until all 62 turbines in the wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts are...
MSP Troopers Arrest Armed Suspect Following Early-Morning Pursuit in Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. — A male suspect was arrested early Saturday morning following a foot pursuit and investigation by the Massachusetts State Police. According to radio transmissions, troopers were alerted to a fight around the 100 block of Shrewsbury Street at approximately 1:48 a.m. Saturday. When troopers attempted...
Police Arrive To Find Driver Pinned Under Mercedes SUV
A man survived after a jack collapse pinned him under his own car in a Massachusetts parking lot
Several fire departments battle Milford house fire
A fire broke out at a home in Milford, Massachusetts, Saturday night, drawing help from several nearby communities. Milford Fire Chief Mark Nelson tells NBC10 Boston that the Medway Road fire was reported around 8:30 p.m., while crews were at other emergencies. The Milford Fire Department was recalled, and...
10 Cities in Massachusetts That Handle Extreme Weather the Best
Cities in Massachusetts That Handle Extreme Weather the Best Massachusetts, a state known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes, also experiences a variety of ... Read more The post 10 Cities in Massachusetts That Handle Extreme Weather the Best appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
