A tornado warning briefly covered parts of central Massachusetts Thursday as the NWS tracked a storm near Paxton; watches remained in effect across the region.

Coca‑Cola will close its Northampton bottling plant and issue notices affecting roughly 175 workers, a move that renews questions about the city’s jobs and utility revenues.

Jewish groups warned Somerville they’ll sue if the City Council passes an "ethical procurement" ordinance tied to last year’s ballot question. The draft is now in committee and has exposed legal and community fault lines.

Phillip Eng apologized after a report that he pulled an employee's hair after a work event; the staffer raised the matter with HR and sources say a complaint was filed.

A former Emmanuel College admissions director was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after prosecutors said he solicited an underage applicant and cyberstalked students.

Boston Police data show seven homicides so far this year — about half the five‑year average — with fatal shootings down sharply even as other crimes remain mixed.

Sunny Juneteenth in Boston with highs near 78°F and brisk west winds; coastal waters are choppy and advisories are posted.

A Beacon Hill proposal would cap secondary-market ticket prices at 110% and tighten disclosure rules as Noah Kahan prepares four Fenway Park shows in July.

The MIAA's Tournament Management Committee narrowly approved a Super Eight football plan 10-9 and sent the reduced playoff format and a Division 1A bracket to the board for an August vote.

SPC issued Tornado Watch 352 for Berkshire County through 3 p.m. EDT as fast-moving storms approach. Residents should monitor local radar and prepare to shelter from damaging winds or isolated tornadoes.

Ahold Delhaize — owner of Stop & Shop, Giant and Food Lion — agreed to pay $40M to resolve DOJ claims that its supermarket pharmacies misreported discounted drug prices to federal programs.

Federal prosecutors charged 15 people in Boston in a sweep alleging $1.4M stolen from SNAP, MassHealth and Social Security. U.S. Attorney Leah Foley will brief reporters this morning.

Will Gilson will open Puritan Tavern in Groton’s old firehouse late summer 2026 — a casual Puritan & Co. spinoff with a raw bar, event room and patio.