Councilor Liz Breadon was elected as Boston City Council President in a tight 7-6 vote after Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata withdrew from the race, with Breadon vowing to be a unifying leader amid reports of backdoor dealings.

Massachusetts is considering a bill to limit driving mileage to reduce emissions, despite concerns about its impact on rural residents and inconsistencies with lawmakers' own travel stipends.

Stoughton Police and partners successfully de-escalated a mental health crisis without injuries, providing the individual with mental health services.

The Plymouth Police detailed their weekly activity in a social media post, reporting 901 incidents including 18 arrests and 62 wellbeing checks, showcasing law enforcement's community involvement.

A Dartmouth man was arrested for robbery, vehicle theft, and drug possession after New Bedford Police found him in a stolen car. Nicholas Ouimet faces multiple charges, including assaults from previous incidents.

The Springfield Police FIU seized five illegal firearms during a search that led to multiple arrests and drug recovery, following a high recovery rate in 2025.

Massachusetts is experiencing very high flu activity, with state health officials urging vaccinations amid hospital strain and three pediatric deaths.

Boston's weather forecast includes a shift from cloudy and rainy conditions to sunnier skies midweek, with a warming trend that suggests a "January thaw." Rain is likely again towards the weekend.

Adam Theater's "Library Lion" engages young audiences in Boston with a puppet-filled, musical story about a lion in a library, encouraging exploration of rules and thinking.

Brookline has settled with a woman for $3 million over sexual abuse claims against a former teacher, Larry Chen. Charges were dropped after she declined to testify. The town does not admit liability, and funds come from insurance reserves.

Governor Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts, emphasizing cancer risks for firefighters and promoting screening and prevention programs.

A drug bust at a Fall River car detailing business led to the seizure of 10 kilos of cocaine, firearms, and ammunition. Owner Ryan Holleran is linked to the case, with charges pending lab results.

An 81-year-old man died after being hit by a car in Manchester, NH, driven by a 16-year-old. The accident is under investigation; no charges have been announced.