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Cambridge provides clarification surrounding proposed apartment buildings
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (194+ words) The following statement was requested by the County News Review and provided by Cambridge City Administrator Evan Vogel regarding the public hearing taking place on Monday, May 18, regarding the TIF request submitted by Reuter-Walton for the apartment building project to…...
Springfield fire leaves seven without a home
59+ min ago (44+ words) Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Springfield Fire Department was sent to Ardmore Street for a fire on Wednesday evening....
Springfield police and citizens honored at annual Gold Badge Ball
5+ hour ago (58+ words) The Springfield Police Department recognized officers and citizens for bravery and service during its annual Gold Badge Ball held April 25. Community members, police officers and staff were recognized for their service during the Springfield Police Department's annual Gold Badge Ball....
Moozy's, popular ice cream shop in Belmont, Massachusetts, gutted by fire: "It's heartbreaking"
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (315+ words) May 14, 2026 / 7: 59 AM EDT / CBS Boston Fire and heavy, thick smoke gutted Moozy's, a popular ice cream shop in Belmont, Massachusetts, early Thursday morning. It appears to have started around 4: 30 a. m. while the store on Trapelo Road was still closed. Employee Chris…...
1 killed in boat crash near Logan Airport in East Boston
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (32+ words) A boat with four people on board slammed into a pier just off the runway at Logan Airport, killing one person. 1 killed in boat crash near Logan Airport in East Boston...
Meet Somerville's "Tree Amigos,' who care for city trees
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (852+ words) What follows is part of the Globe's weekly Camberville & beyond newsletter, which explores the latest from Cambridge and Somerville. You can read the full May 14 edition here. I'm going out on a limb here: Walking around Somerville, most people don't…...
Mayor Mitchell announces New Bedford fire Engine 9 closing, layoffs
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (68+ words) With well over 100 firefighters looking on, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced the closure of Engine 9 and the layoff of recently hired firefighters. Mayor Mitchell announces New Bedford fire Engine 9 closing, layoffs NEW BEDFORD " With well over 100 firefighters looking on, Mayor Jon…...
New Wollaston Gardens beer garden set to open this weekend in Quincy - AOL
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (1097+ words) QUINCY " The new Wollaston Gardens beer garden on the site of the former Wollaston Theater is opening this weekend, starting Friday, May 15 at 4 p. m. with food trucks, a live band and games. Quincy real estate agent Austin Partain has partnered with…...
New body camera video shows moments after Worcester boy falls seven stories
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (51+ words) The 2026 ACM Awards nominations are dominated by women including Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson, while Morgan Wallen's Male Artist of the Year snub and Zach Top's. .. Worcester police say mulch helped save a 4-year-old boy after…...
Three-day grassroots arts festival set to take over the city
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (382+ words) A three-day multi-arts festival is set to light up the city later this month. Speak Volumes will bring a packed programme of free activities, performances and workshops to Worcester from May 29 to 31, with events taking place across creative hubs including…...