New York asked FERC to dismiss Williams' bid to reissue the Constitution Pipeline certificate, citing a Second Circuit vacatur and asserting state water‑quality authority.

MassDOT and Amtrak plan new tracks, high‑level platforms and a four‑track layover yard at Springfield Union Station to clear a rail bottleneck and prepare for expanded Amtrak routes.

Novo Nordisk partnered with Boston startup Vivtex to develop next‑generation oral obesity and diabetes pills. The deal could deliver up to $2.1 billion to the local biotech.

Police say a 52-year-old Milford man grabbed a kitchen knife and threatened a roommate; he faces several felony counts and is being held on $10,000 bail.

Two federal suits say AvalonBay and Greystar billed tenants legal fees without court approval, alleging the charges pushed renters to pay and risking displacement.

MassHousing closed a $50 million package to launch Phase 1 of the Campello Apartments redevelopment in Brockton, beginning replacement of aging towers with new subsidized units. The plan keeps units affordable through project‑based Section 8 vouchers.

A Malden school employee was placed on administrative leave after police notified the district of an investigation into an alleged incident involving a student. No charges have been announced.

A Back Bay penthouse at 1 Dalton closed for $14M while recent Greater Boston sales ranged from $450K to $880K. Listings were compiled from Warren Group data.

Cambridge firefighters evacuated a mixed‑use Mass Ave building after high carbon monoxide readings; crews ventilated the property, shut a heating appliance and reported no injuries.

Redfin's January 2026 figures show the typical Boston home went under contract in 36 days and nearly half of listings sold inside two weeks. The city remains faster than the U.S. median.

A large fire tore through a multi-story home on Flint Road in Watertown Tuesday afternoon, prompting mutual aid from Cambridge. Injuries and cause remain unconfirmed.

A Stacker ranking built from Zillow data shows New Castle, Weston and Wellesley lead Boston metro’s priciest markets, with typical homes now in the multimillion‑dollar range. Buyers face tight inventory even as rates ease.

The Poor Clare sisters say their move from Jamaica Plain to Westwood feels unfinished while city planners weigh a 123‑unit project next to the Arnold Arboretum.