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A developer has proposed a seven‑story, 103‑unit building on a Coolidge Corner parking lot that would need rezoning at Town Meeting and has prompted neighborhood opposition.
ICP bought most of Solomon Pond Mall for $8.5M; Marlborough officials say the sale puts housing, industrial reuse and other big changes back on the table.
Politics & Govt in ...
Boston Herald's new 2025 payroll database puts 25,000+ city pay records online, showing who topped the list and where overtime added up. See what the numbers reveal about wages and budgeting.
Food & Drinks in ...
Boston Provisions Market opens March 2 in the Seaport, uniting Wulf’s Fish and Savenor’s under a compact counter for chef-quality meat and seafood.
Somerville‑born Wildgrain will open a 23‑seat bakehouse in Union Square on March 5, serving warm pastries and selling frozen take‑home goods to non‑subscribers.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mild Saturday turns very cold Sunday with a chance of light snow. Highs near 46°F today and a bitter Monday ahead.
Sunny Friday and a warm Saturday in Boston; light snow is possible Sunday, then an Arctic blast drives Monday lows to single digits.
Chef Sarah Wade’s SJ's opened in the Leather District, offering elevated comfort food and cocktails. The bistro is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata filed a package that would create a city emergency relief fund, overhaul ZBA rules, and formally recognize Womens History Month.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Private pledges and federal grants have revived proposals for a Silver Line extension, a Lower Broadway busway and a potential commuter-rail stop in Everett.
Patchy freezing fog has left icy spots across Boston this Thursday morning. Expect slippery sidewalks and slower commutes through mid-morning.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Six people were arrested after two men said they'd been held for two days in a Springfield apartment. Police recovered a loaded firearm and drugs during the response.
A Boston judge ruled DHS's third‑country deportation policy unlawful but delayed enforcement for 15 days while appeals proceed. The decision raises fresh legal and political questions.
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