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Lowell City Council Suspends Flock Surveillance Cameras
The Lowell City Council voted on September 22, 2026, to suspend the city’s Flock surveillance cameras after privacy concerns were raised, ordering a review…
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Massachusetts Tenant Purchase Bill Nears Final Vote, Awaiting Committee Reconciliation
Massachusetts' tenant right‑to‑purchase bill is close to final approval but must be reconciled by a conference committee before reaching Governor Maura Healey…
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Healey Proposes Two‑Month Suspension of Mass Gas Tax
Governor Maura Healey has proposed a two‑month suspension of the state’s 24‑cent gasoline tax starting September 22, 2026, aiming to ease high fuel costs, but…
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MBTA Adds Weekend Trains to Salem in October
The MBTA and its operator Keolis will add extra weekend commuter‑rail trains to Salem, Massachusetts, for the entire month of October 2026, providing more…
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Cambridge Declares Charles River Safe for Contact
State water tests showed cyanobacteria levels in the Charles River are below health‑risk thresholds, leading Cambridge public health officials to lift the…
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Zoning Board Approves Ten‑Unit Addition at Dorchester Historic Site
The Boston Zoning Board approved a three‑story, ten‑unit addition with parking at 24 Mount Everett Street, expanding the historic building from six to sixteen…
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Nor'easter Expected to Reach Boston Friday Evening
A developing nor'easter is set to affect Greater Boston and southern New England from Friday evening, September 25, through the weekend, bringing rain and…
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Boston Summit Turns to AI for Rat Control
Boston hosted the second National Urban Rat Summit on September 23, 2026, focusing on AI-driven tools and proactive measures to tackle the city’s persistent…
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Massachusetts MCAS Scores Decline, Only 40% Meet ELA Standards
Massachusetts MCAS results show only 40% of grades 3‑8 students meeting English language arts standards, a drop of two points from last year and twelve points…
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Man Detonates Bomb During Charlestown Police Confrontation, Charged
An unnamed man detonated an explosive device during a police confrontation in Charlestown on September 22, 2026, leading Boston police to charge him with…
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Cape Cod Ice Cream Shops Offer Lobster, Caviar Flavors
Cape Cod ice cream shops in Falmouth and Sandwich are attracting foodies with lobster‑flavored ice cream and caviar‑topped soft‑serve, fueled by social‑media…
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Police Urge Public to Avoid Reading Chili’s Amid Death Probe
Reading Police are investigating an apparent suicide at a local Chili’s and have asked the public to avoid the restaurant while the scene remains secured.…
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Potential Nor'easter Threatens Heavy Rain and Flooding in Eastern Mass
Meteorologists are monitoring a low‑pressure system that could develop into a nor'easter, potentially bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and flooding to eastern…
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Healey Proposes Two‑Month Suspension of Massachusetts Gas Tax
Governor Maura Healey proposed a two‑month suspension of the Massachusetts gasoline tax to lessen the burden on commuters, truckers and ride‑share drivers amid…
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Three Injured When Vehicle Hits Massachusetts Golf Course Pro Shop
A vehicle struck a Massachusetts golf course pro shop on September 22, injuring the driver and two employees. Emergency crews responded, and police opened an…
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Great White Shark Attacks Seal at Great Point Beach
A great white shark attacked a seal in shallow water off Great Point Beach, Nantucket, on September 20, 2026, and the event was captured on video by residents…
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Police Search Massachusetts for Wanted New Hampshire Man
Police from New Hampshire and Massachusetts are jointly searching for a man wanted in New Hampshire who is believed to be in Massachusetts, citing potential…
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Teenagers Assault McDonald’s Employee After Lynn Football Game
Teenagers assaulted a McDonald’s employee in Lynn after a football game, with the attack captured on video and prompting a police investigation and city…
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Massachusetts Unemployment Agency Moves to Fix Claim Delays
An audit revealed months‑long delays in Massachusetts unemployment claim processing, leading the state agency to announce a series of improvements aimed at…
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Logan Delays Persist Tuesday After Equipment Glitch
Boston Logan Airport faced 123 delays and two cancellations on Tuesday after a New York‑area air traffic control equipment glitch caused a regional groundstop,…
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StormTeam 5 Launches Live Fall Color Map for New England
StormTeam 5 unveiled a live, regularly updated map on September 21, 2026 that shows where autumn foliage is at peak color across New England, helping users…
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Audit Finds MA Unemployment Agency Mishandled Call Center, Violated Records Law
A state audit found that the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance mishandled its call center oversight, failed to properly address claimant…
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Bangor Hosts Three-Day Festival for Stephen King's Birthday
Bangor will host a three‑day festival from September 21‑23, 2026, featuring a Pet Sematary pet parade, carnival games, film screenings, and local beer to honor…
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Dead Train Halts Red Line at Alewife, Delays Up to 15 Minutes
A disabled train at Alewife station caused the Red Line to run with 10‑ to 15‑minute delays on Monday. The MBTA issued service alerts and advised riders to…