Norton, MA is set to experience a mix of weather, from cold, clear nights to rain showers, with temperatures ranging from the low 20s to highs near 50, and windy conditions throughout the week.

A tractor-trailer crash on I-495 in Bolton, MA, caused closures in both directions due to injuries and required a helicopter landing, with further delays from a separate I-195 Westbound crash in Seekonk.

Salem and Lexington complied with the Massachusetts MBTA Communities Law, mandating zoning for multi-family housing near transit. They are the first to meet the requirements.

The ACLU filed a lawsuit against North Brookfield officials for denying a permit for a 2024 Pride event with a drag show, citing discrimination and rights violations.

Szechuan Mountain House opens in Allston, Boston, offering a diverse menu of spicy Sichuan dishes, promising a unique culinary experience beyond the typically perceived heat of Sichuan cuisine.

Tools worth about $9,000 were stolen from a Habitat for Humanity site in Worcester, temporarily halting the project and prompting a police investigation and call for community support.

Crews are repairing a water main break on Beacon Street near Boston Common, causing local outages and traffic disruptions. The cause of the break is unclear.

Twenty states, led by Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell, filed a brief supporting California's assault weapons ban in the Ninth Circuit Court, arguing it aligns with public safety without infringing on Second Amendment rights.

ImprovBoston, a comedy theater in Cambridge with over 40 years of history, confirmed its permanent closure due to financial and operational challenges, with heartfelt thanks to all contributors.

Karen Silva-Brown admitted to stealing $60,810 in Social Security benefits meant for her child and faces up to 10 years in prison. She falsified documents to the SSA from 2014 to 2018. Sentencing is set for March 2024.

MIT mathematicians replicated quantum behavior in a macro-scale experiment with silicone oil droplets, offering new insights into quantum mechanics with potential technological applications.

State Street Corp. is planning to lay off about 1,500 employees as part of a cost-cutting initiative and multiyear transformation journey, with a Q4 charge of $175-$200 million anticipated for severance costs.

Over 500 faculty members at Harvard University have publicly supported President Claudine Gay amid controversy regarding her response to campus antisemitism, challenging calls for her resignation by some Congress members.