Framingham startup Tortugas raised $106M to advance four Phase 2 brain‑drug programs, including schizophrenia and tinnitus candidates licensed from Eisai and Hansoh. The funds will bankroll completion of key midstage trials.

Littleton’s Planning Board filed a decision approving the 318‑unit first phase of Lupoli’s King Street redevelopment, moving the former IBM campus toward new housing and retail.

A ShotSpotter alert led Springfield police to an apartment where officers say they found a loaded gun and about 20 bags of heroin; a 46‑year‑old man was arrested.

A Boston judge temporarily blocked an Interior Department memo that critics say routed wind and solar permitting through political sign‑offs, pausing months of delays. The ruling gives developers and clean‑energy groups a legal reprieve while the court decides the merits.

Detectives arrested an 18-year-old after recovering an unserialized 9mm ghost gun near Suffolk and Wall streets. The suspect now faces multiple weapons charges.

Two teens from Plymouth were rescued from Mount Washington's summit Saturday after harsh weather and an injury left them stranded. Officials say they were brought inside by a park employee and driven down via the Auto Road.

A Delaware judge has denied Arthur T. Demoulas’s bid to be reinstated as Market Basket CEO, finding the board acted in good faith. The decision leaves control with the majority shareholders.

A Dorchester man convicted in the 1974 death of a toddler was granted parole after about 50 years. The Parole Board ordered transfer to a skilled nursing facility and set conditions of supervision.

Chilly, breezy Monday with highs near 50°F and a slight chance of light showers. Marathon road closures will affect travel and timing.

A man suffered minor cuts in an early-morning robbery on Phillips Avenue. Police are asking witnesses to call the anonymous tip line.

Representative Town Meeting approved the Plymouth Community Trust by‑law, limiting when town employees and police can assist ICE and restricting access to records and facilities. Supporters say it protects public‑safety trust; opponents warn of legal confusion.

Four 'We Stand With Israel' lawn signs were targeted in Newton this week; small bags of dog feces were placed near displays and one sign removed and smeared. Police have increased patrols and are asking residents to share tips.

The School Committee advanced a plan to ask the MSBA for a new Mel King Academy building at 90 Warren Ave, aiming to consolidate services and modernize therapeutic supports.