Alyssa Partsch pleaded guilty to a reduced manslaughter charge and was sentenced to 15–20 years in prison for the 2023 Boston Common stabbing that killed 21‑year‑old Jazreanna Sheppard.

BPS has issued a 36-page "Protecting All Students" guide that tells staff how to handle federal immigration agents and where families can get legal and emotional support.

A Boston coalition urged lawmakers to pass a Massachusetts Survivors Act to let courts consider abuse in sentencing and allow incarcerated survivors to seek resentencing.

Pepperell officials say a cyber attack disrupted some municipal systems on March 31. Emergency dispatch remains operational and outside cybersecurity teams are on the case.

Hasbro disclosed unauthorized access to its network on March 28 and has taken systems offline while it investigates. The company says orders will continue but interim measures could slow shipments.

At a March 31 State House hearing, Secretary Bill Galvin urged same-day voter registration while town clerks warned of costs, staffing needs and long lines.

A state trooper assigned to Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s detail pulled a driver from a burning electric car at the Bedford Toll Plaza. Officials say quick action by the trooper, the governor and bystanders likely saved the driver's life.

Bentley has launched an $85M renovation of the Adamian Academic Center in Waltham, converting old lecture halls into AI labs, makerspace and a student-run café. The building is scheduled to reopen for fall 2027.

Eli Lilly will buy Boston‑based Centessa for about $6.3B, adding an orexin agonist program led by cleminorexton. The deal pays $38 per ADS up front and could reach $47 with milestones.

A $280 million renewal from the Stanley Family Foundation brings its Broad Institute giving past $1 billion and backs genetics and translational work on bipolar and schizophrenia.

Saugus residents report sudden four-figure water bills as the town rolls out new smart meters. Select-board members have asked for a review while the water department points residents to inspection contacts.

A three-story building on Warren Avenue in Brockton caught fire Monday; crews worked to extinguish hotspots and officials have not released a cause.

Leominster families are making backup plans as a national contract covering many bus drivers expires today, raising the possibility of service disruptions. Districts and the contractor say they will post updates if routes are affected.