Ward 6's Miguel Sanchez says he has the votes to be Providence's next council president and plans a rent-cap push alongside Mayor-elect David Morales.

Officials say the $8 million Brockton pipeline fix still won't guarantee ratepayers escape new costs.

New Shoreham commissioners say a five-foot ridge hike and new dormers could gut a historic building for just two rooms.

Special-ed placements, bus costs and electric bills are blowing past budget, and the district just lost two finance staffers.

Liskow adds three maritime attorneys and bets on New Bedford's $363 million fishing fleet and offshore wind buildout.

Skanska USA will rebuild Pier 1 at Coddington Cove to host four new Offshore Patrol Cutters, replacing a condemned 1950s structure.

Smithfield's School Committee votes Thursday on rules touching bathrooms, sports and when parents get told.

Roger Williams, Young Woods, Carnevale and DelSesto would all be reshaped under Superintendent Javier Montañez's plan, with construction wrapping by 2029.

The 3,278-square-foot branch rose on the old TGI Friday's lot and kicked off with a block party and a $2,500 donation.

Pioneer Valley and other Massachusetts districts already lock phones away. Now Healey wants more schools to follow with new grant money.