A person was detained after shots were reported near the John D. O'Bryant School in Roxbury; police say no injuries were reported. Officers used BHA camera feeds to locate the suspect.

A large outage left parts of Wellesley in the dark on May 4 as crews from the municipal light plant worked around Weston Road and Route 9.

Sunny and warm inland but blustery — Wind Advisory noon–10 p.m. Tuesday with gusts up to 50 mph. Secure loose outdoor items.

Archdiocese‑affiliated developers filed a letter of intent to replace a longtime auto shop at 1590 Blue Hill Ave with a six‑story, 105‑unit income‑restricted building and retail space. The filing is now in early city review.

Framingham’s turreted 'castle' hotel has been reborn as the Renaissance and now anchors a three‑hotel Marriott campus with expanded event facilities.

Sunny Monday with highs near 68°F and gusts up to 35 mph. Small Craft Advisory and elevated fire-weather potential across much of southern New England.

A 54-year-old Medway man, identified as Michael Albro, died after an assault at Birmingham Court in Milford. Police have a person in custody and an arraignment is set for Monday.

Reading police warned salons, spas and gyms after reports of a young man entering without appointments and approaching staff. Officials urged anyone who feels unsafe to call immediately.

Monarc Development filed a letter of intent to convert South Boston's Marian Manor into 204 apartments with about 37 income‑restricted units and a new 164‑space garage.

A pilot was rescued after a small plane went into the Quabbin Reservoir near New Salem Friday night. Emergency crews pulled him ashore and he was airlifted to UMass Memorial; the aircraft remains submerged.

A severely emaciated Cane Corso mix named Balboa was found in Dorchester and is now recovering at MSPCA-Angell; the shelter is seeking tips and donations.

Boston life‑sciences chiefs reported multimillion‑dollar pay in 2025 — the top executive earned $23.5M — even as the sector shed thousands of jobs. The contrast highlights growing attention on pay practices in the region.

City councilors filed an ordinance to raise rental registration and inspection fees and increase fines for violations as part of a push to hold negligent landlords accountable. Stakeholders will get a chance to weigh in at committee hearings.