Dennis will bar daily parking passes at several beaches on July 4, set checkpoints and boost police presence to curb unruly holiday crowds.

Healey approved a $10M pilot at UMass Chan that covers tuition for students who commit to family medicine, part of a larger Fair Share-funded spending package. The move aims to boost primary-care access in underserved communities.

Farmworkers rallied at the State House Monday to press a bill that would lift the agricultural minimum to $15 and add overtime protections. Farmers warned the changes could be costly.

Mayor Erin V. Joyce tapped Walpole Deputy Robert Kilroy Jr. as Braintree's next police chief, ending a months‑long leadership shuffle. Details about the transition are pending.

Senate budget language trimmed or removed money for Career Pathways and Reach Out and Read, and EEC officials are pushing negotiators to restore the grants before a final budget vote. Advocates warn the cuts would hit teacher training and clinic‑based literacy programs.

The Pentagon's third PURSUE release includes videos of glowing orbs in the Northeast, including a clip described as a "plasma-like sphere" that hovered above a pond for about 45 minutes.

Unions say a Mass Wins Act clause would have PRIM seed $50M–$100M into a Massachusetts startup fund, raising questions about retiree protections and fiduciary duty.

Protesters halted a Boston City Council budget hearing at City Hall, forcing a two‑hour recess and leading to eight arrests as councilors debated Mayor Wu’s $4.9B proposal.

Scott Roberts says medical bathroom accidents cost him a Furnace Brook membership and his reputation; he’s suing Quincy for damages and reinstatement. The suit names club staff and a city commissioner.

A woman ran onto the field at Brockton High's graduation and accused Mayor Moises Rodrigues of wrongdoing toward her daughter. State Police are investigating and a hearing is set for June 22.

Mayor Wu will brief the city at a 9:30 a.m. presser on how Boston will manage World Cup fan zones, Sail Boston and Boston 250 activity across neighborhoods. Expect details on operations and neighborhood programming.

The Massachusetts House took up a bill this week that would block politically driven library removals and extend legal protections to librarians who follow professional standards.

The Massachusetts House passed sweeping privacy legislation that would limit tech companies from collecting and selling sensitive data like biometrics and health records.