The SJC received a sealed special-master report after anonymous letters alleged an affair between a New Bedford judge and a Bristol County ADA. The finding and a status hearing Thursday could touch thousands of cases.

Sunny and mild today with gusty southwest winds. Brief showers tonight; dry weekend and warmer early next week.

Bulfinch unveiled a plan to remake the former Muzi Ford parcel at 557 Highland Ave. into a 10‑acre mixed‑use project with up to 480 homes, medical offices and expanded parking, pending town votes.

A Beacon Hill proposal would reclassify migrating barrier beaches as Commonwealth land, widening public access while raising the prospect of costly legal fights.

Himmel Hospitality is bringing a Parisian bistro and a Grill 23 spin-off to Fan Pier, both slated to open in spring 2027.

Police and school staff responded after a student brought a pocketknife to Bourne High School. The knife was surrendered and no one was hurt; police are investigating.

A federal recall covers about 356,140 VitaQuest-made iron supplements because caps aren't child-resistant; VitaQuest is offering free childproof caps and a full lot chart is available.

The Omni Parker House completed a $65M restoration of rooms, lobby and event space in 2025, reopening refreshed ahead of Boston's 2026 World Cup and America 250 traffic.

Wasabi has closed its acquisition of Seagate’s Lyve Cloud, folding the S3‑compatible platform into its hot‑cloud stack and accelerating its push into AI‑ready storage.

The Mass Ready Act includes language that would ban thin single‑use plastic bags and impose a 10¢ recycled‑paper bag fee statewide, with small‑store carve‑outs.

The Bruins signed top prospect James Hagens to an entry-level deal and added him to the NHL roster with the playoffs looming; the 19-year-old could debut at TD Garden.

Wenham police arrested a 19‑year‑old from Dracut after a reported carjacking on Rubbly Road; he faces carjacking, assault and leaving‑the‑scene charges.

Census and industry data show Boston’s 2025 growth was modest and concentrated in close‑in suburbs rather than the city core. The shift could reshape housing and downtown recovery plans.