MassDOT will close a portion of Route 3 South in Plymouth for overhead sign removal, starting at 7:30 a.m. on Monday with detour via Samoset Street and Route 3A.

Massachusetts is closing most hotel shelters for homeless families next week, moving up its phase-out plan by six months due to the inefficiency of hotels and families' transitions to stable housing.

A black SUV caught fire on Route 9 in Westborough, MA; the blaze was extinguished but the car was a total loss. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Two water rescue incidents in Boston saw bystanders save individuals, with one man being taken to hospital and a teen's life saved by friends and a water taxi captain.

A porch collapse in Boston's Dorchester led to nine hospitalizations, three critical. The incident during a gathering led to an investigation and calls for structural awareness.

Upcoming events in Boston include the Hare Krishna Procession and Fourth of July celebrations, leading to numerous traffic restrictions and parking bans.

Boston University seeks another external review to improve its athletics department's policies and support mechanisms after sexual harassment allegations arose.

A 14-year-old girl was killed by an MBTA commuter rail train in Worcester while trespassing on the tracks; investigation underway, with condolences offered by MBTA officials.

A person died in a car crash in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, after hitting a tree on Willow Street. High speed might be a factor; the investigation is ongoing.

Holyoke Police, with multiple agencies, conducted an undercover operation against open-air drug distribution, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of narcotics.

Boston Police officers from District E-5 joined locals for a walk to promote fitness and community relations, as part of efforts to build trust and rapport.

Mayor Wu celebrated the groundbreaking of an affordable senior housing project, Hamilton at Mount Everett, with 36 income-restricted units in Dorchester, Boston.

Springfield Police are searching for missing 70-year-old Israel Ramirez, who uses a walker and was last seen at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. The public is asked to call with info.