A narrow 5-4 City Council vote left a $2.6M request for PFAS-free turnout gear in committee after tests found PFAS in suits the city bought. Firefighters and the union say they need verified replacements now.

Quincy's new public safety HQ consolidates police, fire and an EOC with a 10‑lane range, VR training and upgraded evidence labs — but a $850K statue plan remains tied up in court.

Chelsea police say several Westies and puppies were found in Chelsea and Everett; authorities are asking the public for tips and have provided a case number.

A roughly $7 million shortfall could force closure of Marblehead's Abbot Public Library unless voters approve an override.

A 28-year-old man was found in a Brockton parking lot and later died. Authorities say he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.

A 45-year-old woman died after a two-car crash in Newton when her vehicle struck a tree. Authorities say the collision remains under investigation.

A water main burst on Columbus Avenue near Jackson Square Tuesday, flooding the street and prompting closures as BWSC crews responded.

Reading’s Select Board sent a letter urging Beacon Hill to enforce the voter‑approved audit, framing the issue as a transparency fight while court issues continue.

Avra Estiatorio will open its first Boston location at Lyrik Back Bay in mid‑April, bringing market‑fresh seafood and a 250‑seat dining room to 400 Newbury St.

A Boston nonprofit has opened an inclusive café to serve people with disabilities and expand on‑the‑job training, joining similar programs across Massachusetts.

A driver died after a single-vehicle crash on Littleton Road in Chelmsford Tuesday. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact authorities.

Clear, chilly skies Wednesday, March 18, with highs near 36°F. Rain chances return Friday night into the weekend.

A Wilbraham man was sentenced to 12–16 years after pleading guilty in the January 2024 shooting that badly injured a Wilbraham police officer.