Somerville is finalizing ArtFarm park plans to cap a major stormwater pump station in Brickbottom. Designers say the surface is slated for 2027 and will fold art into maintenance access points.

Woburn enacted a citywide snow‑emergency parking ban from 6 p.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Tuesday as a nor'easter approaches; schools and city services will be affected.

Scafidi Bros Market & Deli in Newton Highlands has closed its storefront, citing financial challenges. The family-run shop will fulfill catering orders through Feb. 28.

Chelsea has a snow parking ban on even-numbered sides of emergency arteries starting Sunday at 6 p.m.; towing and daily sidewalk fines are possible.

UMass President Marty Meehan pledged $1.5M and UMass Lowell will rename University Crossing in his honor. The gift is aimed at expanding internships and career-connected programs.

Braintree police warned of an online post promoting a 'mall takeover' at South Shore Plaza Friday at 7 p.m. Officers say they've developed an operational plan and will monitor the site.

Woburn‑based Boston Metal cut 71 jobs after an industrial accident at its Brazil facility stalled a key funding deal, local reporting shows. The layoffs cast doubt on near‑term scaling plans.

K-9 Cedric tracked a suspect's flight path on Range Road and led officers to a Glock 19; a 19-year-old was arrested on multiple firearm charges.

A Pembroke man was sentenced to 15 months after prosecutors say he used more than $1 million in EIDL loans to buy the Angus Lea Golf Course in Hillsborough.

Boston Police seek public help in locating missing 82-year-old Robert Wilson, last seen near Emmanuel College. Wilson has dementia and was seen with a cane and shopping bag.

Massachusetts police are preparing for potential "mall takeovers" at South Shore Plaza and Northshore Mall, with warnings about safety and crowd control.

Boston has issued traffic advisories due to events like the Chinese New Year in Chinatown and the Red Bull Snowboard Event, with street closures and parking restrictions advised.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu extends the city's fare-free bus service pilot on Routes 23, 28, and 29 until end of June, with observed benefits like increased ridership and reduced commute times.