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Worcester Board of Health ready to revisit police review board
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (300+ words) WORCESTER – The Board of Health voted unanimously to potentially weigh in on a controversial issue. The topic? The long-simmering debate in Worcester over the idea of a civilian review board to investigate local police matters. The board's 4-0 decision Monday, Aug....
Drought in the SouthCoast leads to outdoor water ban in New Bedford
2+ week, 6+ day ago (199+ words) The combination of scorching summer heat and a lack of steady rainfall is taking a toll across Massachusetts, with drought conditions expanding in many parts of the state. According to the Energy and Environmental Affairs, the state remains in drought…...
Lowell man allegedly pistol‑whipped; shots fired inside building
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (918+ words) LOWELL — A violent confrontation inside a downtown apartment building erupted into gunfire, leaving one man bloodied and another facing felony charges. Yosvani Hernandez, 24, of Boston, is accused of pistol‑whipping a Lowell man and firing two shots — one in a…...
MA: Commuter rail from Worcester to Grafton on hold for a week in August
1+ day, 44+ min ago (153+ words) Commuter rail service between Worcester and Grafton will be suspended for a week in August and replaced by shuttle buses. The suspended service on the Framingham/ Worcester line will take place from Aug. 5 to Aug. 11, according to the MBTA’s website....
In Worcester visit, Healey promotes plan to cut health care costs
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (736+ words) WORCESTER – Gov. Maura T. Healey made a stop in Worcester to tout her administration's work to lower skyrocketing health care costs. The visit came one day after a working group formed by Healey released a dozen recommendations to lower costs,…...
Finalists of the 2026 Cambridge Independent Business Awards revealed
19+ hour, 19+ min ago (851+ words) The shortlist for the Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2026 can now be revealed. Following a record number of entries, the judging panel faced a challenging task to select the finalists. The winners will be revealed on Thursday, 24 September at black-tie dinner…...
City of Lawrence announces more chances to voice your opinion on upcoming strategic plan
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (480+ words) The strategic plan is like a community roadmap with measurable goals, according to the Vision 2030 landing page. “Our Strategic Plan should reflect the people who call Lawrence home,” said Casey Toomay, assistant city manager, in a city news release. “Every…...
Historic New Bedford office building hits market for $2.5M
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (211+ words) The property at 5 Dover St. is unusually large for a downtown New Bedford building in the historic waterfront district. The brick building covers a block between North Second Street and Acushnet Avenue, and has been listed for sale at $2,455,000. Built…...
Springfield affordable home lottery selects two winners
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (42+ words) The City of Springfield held a lottery drawing Tuesday, selecting two women for the opportunity to purchase brand-new affordable homes. The City of Springfield held a lottery drawing Tuesday, selecting two women for the opportunity to purchase brand-new affordable homes....
In Worcester visit, Healey promotes plan to cut health care costs - AOL
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (702+ words) WORCESTER – Gov. Maura T. Healey made a stop in Worcester to tout her administration's work to lower skyrocketing health care costs. The visit came one day after a working group formed by Healey released a dozen recommendations to lower costs,…...