Jeffrey Szymaniak resigned as superintendent of Whitman-Hanson schools amid budget crisis and staff layoffs. Dr. John Marcus steps in as acting superintendent.

Boston Harbor's shellfishing classification is changing for the first time in 100 years following a clean-up, allowing direct consumption from certain areas.

Massachusetts secured $162 million in federal funds to improve rural healthcare, part of a five-year initiative involving local partners and focusing on service upgrades, preventive medicine, and technology.

Massachusetts reported a 12% drop in fire fatalities in 2025 compared to the prior year, with 44 deaths across 30 fires. Smoking materials were the main cause, and most deaths occurred in residential settings.

Massachusetts starts 2026 with new laws on cannabis lounges, boater education, deer hunting, assault penalties on transit workers, and the addition of two commemorative days.

Mayor Michelle Wu initiated the construction of a community center in Boston's North End, featuring a gym, fitness areas, and pool spaces, with LEED Silver standards and a budget of $50-60 million.

Massachusetts AG Campbell secured a settlement with HHS, ending Trump administration-induced delays in NIH research grants, impacting studies on diseases like Alzheimer's.

Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu secures a $48 million community benefits deal with the Kraft Group for the new Everett Stadium, including investments in Charlestown for public safety and infrastructure.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has secured a new contract with the city's firefighters, offering wage increases and enhancing operations for the fire department.

Plymouth Police reported responding to 855 incidents in a week, including 12 arrests, 16 criminal complaints, 32 accidents, 108 traffic stops, and 51 wellness checks, highlighting their diverse community role.

Joseph C. Norton resigned from the Framingham Planning Board after an arrest in a child sex crime sting operation. He faces charges including sexual conduct for a fee with a child.

Hopedale officials support an officer's euthanizing of an aggressive raccoon on Christmas Day, amidst public backlash over the method used, stating public safety and legality.

Governors from four states request the Interior Secretary to lift stop work orders on offshore wind projects, emphasizing the impact on energy independence and economic stability.