Djuna Perkins filed complaints with state watchdogs alleging Adam Deitch sent campaign emails to government accounts used by public employees. Deitch's campaign denies wrongdoing.

DOJ documents link a retired Brookline health official to scheduling and a draft consulting deal; town officials say their review found no evidence of professional wrongdoing.

Two Medford residents filed federal court papers to stop the city's Values‑Aligned Local Investments Ordinance. Backers call it ethical stewardship; opponents say it's unconstitutional.

Juana Matias is appointed as Massachusetts's Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities, replacing Ed Augustus, with Jennifer Maddox as interim. She has a strong HUD background.

Halifax selectmen approved a small increase to the town's municipal aggregation rate to cover a $166,000 shortfall, raising average bills about $7 a month.

Boston leaders pitch a new approach to address the drug market at Mass and Cass, focusing on public health, safety, and housing, with a specialized police unit, recovery court, and provider network, and stress budget planning for implementation.

MassDEP introduces a real-time ocean monitoring system in Boston Harbor to enhance maritime safety and prevent oil spills, featuring data on water currents and weather conditions.

Boston's Licensing Board approved five beer and wine establishments to serve all alcoholic beverages, a move facilitated by legislation to strengthen local businesses.

Extinction Rebellion says FBI agents questioned members in New York and Boston. Rights advocates warn the contacts could chill nonviolent protest and raise civil‑liberties concerns.

Massachusetts receives an $18.8 million grant from the NTIA's BEAD program to ensure statewide high-speed broadband access, affecting 251 communities and over 2,500 homes and businesses.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts has awarded $6.6 million for infrastructure upgrades to 15 communities via the Complete Streets Funding Program.

A 71-year-old man from Milton was convicted for Medicaid fraud, illegal prescribing, and practicing dentistry without a license, defrauding MassHealth of approximately $245,000.

Eversource posted $1.69 billion in 2025 profits and rolled out a $26.5 billion investment plan as Massachusetts pushed emergency bill relief, prompting fresh scrutiny.