A 438‑room hotel won unanimous zoning approval in the Seaport, joining the Aloft and Element and boosting lodging capacity across from the Menino Convention Center.

Fog and near-freezing temps this morning; rain changing to snow after 10 a.m. in Boston with light city accumulations and 2–4" inland. Expect slower commutes.

A ShotSpotter alert led Springfield police to a shooting in Indian Orchard that left two teenage boys injured. Both were treated for non-life-threatening wounds as the investigation continues.

An off-duty Hanover officer was arrested after a Brockton crash that killed a 23-year-old pedestrian. He faces motor vehicle homicide and leaving-the-scene charges.

Spotty freezing drizzle or flakes could leave untreated surfaces slick Tuesday morning in Boston. Expect patchy fog and a high near 37°F.

Massachusetts RMV announces a lottery for "Massachusetts 250 Years of Independence" low number license plates to celebrate the state's 250th anniversary.

Rival GOP campaigns say Mike Minogue’s campaign payments to the state party bought influential discretionary delegates; Minogue’s team says the money covered convention fees.

DOJ files and reporting show Jeffrey Epstein gave at least $375,000 to Harvard’s Hasty Pudding between 2013 and 2019 and attended its galas after his 2008 conviction.

Barrel House Z has closed its Weymouth taproom after nearly a decade; owner Russ Heissner cited rising costs, falling demand and COVID-era debt.

Salem discusses raising fines for uncleared sidewalk snow after pedestrians express safety concerns; city council delays vote to consider impacts and solutions.

The Boston City Council supports a resolution to extend TPS for Haitian nationals, recognizing their importance to the city amid challenging conditions in Haiti.

Boston prepares for disruptions due to the Red Bull Cliff Snowboard Event and the Canterbury Street Bridge closure in Roslindale, with traffic advisories and alternative transport recommendations in place.

Governor Kelly Ayotte faces controversy over a proposed ICE facility in Merrimack, NH, with leaks and discord showing clashed views on transparency and prior knowledge of the facility's planning.