Advocates continue to fight for “Raise the Age” legislation
BOSTON (WWLP) – Advocates of all ages want to “Raise the Age” in Massachusetts–that means adult criminal offenders under age 21 would be processed through the juvenile justice system. Supporters of this change say it would help reduce recidivism, pointing to a 51% reduction in juvenile...
“We Expect Audits to Double or Triple”: Massachusetts Braces for Federal Fraud Crackdown
With federal prosecutors pledging that anti-fraud investigations will lead to results soon, state health and human services officials are adding more staff to those who are already guarding against public benefit fraud in anticipation of an increase in federal audits. “We just expect that the amount of audits and...
Massachusetts construction contractor cited in trench collapse that killed Fall River man
BOSTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Massachusetts-based water and sewer line construction contractor for willfully and repeatedly exposing workers to safety hazards in a trench collapse in November 2025 at 152 South Shore Drive that claimed the life of Miguel Reis of Fall River and seriously injured...
10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
WORCESTER – If you have a chunk of change to spare, 10 three-unit properties in the Elm Park area have been listed for $9.9 million. The properties, most of which are contained in a block sandwiched by Institute Road and Highland and Haviland streets, are popular with Worcester Polytechnic Institute students due to...
Marlborough PD arrests suspect who allegedly stabbed man in abdomen
MARLBOROUGH — A man was arrested by Marlborough Police on April 1 after allegedly stabbing someone at an apartment building under construction at the corner of Main Street and Exchange Street. Police arrived on scene around 1 p.m. and located the victim who was suffering from a stab wound...
Man stabbed in Worcester; Suspect in custody
Worcester police arrested a suspect after a man was stabbed Wednesday afternoon, according to the police department. The man was stabbed on Wildwood Avenue, a Worcester police spokesperson said in an email. The victim was alive when he was taken to a hospital. It is unclear what condition the man who was stabbed is...
Traffic stop in Worcester leads to gun charges for 50-year-old man
WORCESTER — On Friday, March 27, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Worcester police officers saw a driver fail to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Houghton and Grafton streets. According to the Worcester Police Department, after pulling the vehicle over, officers noticed the driver repeatedly reaching...
Walmart to close Massachusetts fulfillment center
Walmart is closing a fulfillment center in Worcester, Massachusetts, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice. Ninety employees will be impacted by the closure, with layoffs slated to start May 29, per the notice. Associates will be able to transfer to nearby facilities or other...
29-year-old accused of attacking several family members with skateboard, killing his grandmother in Hudson
HUDSON, MASS. (WHDH) - A 29-year-old Hudson man is accused of attacking members of his family with a skateboard and killing his grandmother. The attacks happened just after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The attacks prompted several calls to police. Officers said by the time they arrived the suspect fled the scene.
Massachusetts Traffic Rule 2026 Update: Understanding the Right Turn on Red Rule
As of 2026, Massachusetts continues to allow right turns on red at most intersections, but only under specific conditions and with important local exceptions. The rule is rooted in both state statute and local‑level ordinances, so drivers must look at both the law and the signs on the ground.
