Mayor Michelle Wu has signed an executive order for technology modernization to streamline Boston's permitting process, enhancing coordination among departments and improving resident experiences.

Seabrook residents were told to shelter in place after a man with a rifle was reported; William Parks was arrested without incident and faces multiple charges.

Five hospitalized after a stabbing and four shootings occurred in Boston overnight, with law enforcement actively investigating the violent incidents across the city. No arrests have been made.

Hampton Beach faced a surge in water rescues due to rip currents, with over 140 people assisted in a week, potentially linked to Tropical Depression Dexter's aftereffects.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell leads a 21-state coalition suing the Trump Administration over conditions imposed on Victims of Crime Act grant funds, arguing they illegally require immigration enforcement cooperation.

MIT researchers have developed a reconfigurable antenna using metamaterials that can change shape to cover a broad spectrum of frequencies, potentially simplifying device communication and sensing technologies.

The Plymouth Police Department shared a weekly summary on Facebook, reporting 814 incidents, 22 arrests, and various other activities to engage with the community and promote transparency.

A man sustained serious burns from a boat fire while working on the vessel at his Hyannis property. He is currently in ICU; the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Massachusetts State Police arrested four juveniles for stealing three vehicles and various gun charges, including possession of a machine gun and a firearm with a defaced serial number.

Boston Police are asking for help to ID a suspect in a recent Roxbury break-in. Contact District B-2 detectives or leave an anonymous tip if you have information.

Two boys, aged 14 and 13, were arrested in Dorchester, Boston for firearm offenses after a ShotSpotter alert. Police found evidence linking them to discharged gunfire.

Boston's weather forecast promises a week of sunny skies with cooler temperatures, highs in the 70s, and a breeze from the east. Isolated showers may occur midweek, while Erin is expected to affect coastal conditions without impacting weather inland.

A 33-year-old man from Westborough was arrested following an investigation into a sexual assault of a minor, with charges including Aggravated Rape of a Child.