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Massachusetts Voters Face Multiple Ballot Measures Nov. 3
Massachusetts voters will decide multiple statewide questions on Nov. 3, 2026, that could change state laws.
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Mayor Announces New Policies to Simplify Boston Restaurant Licensing
Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled three policy changes to simplify restaurant licensing, supporting small businesses and neighborhood cohesion in Boston.
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Healey, Minogue Reveal Votes on 9 Ballot Measures
Governor Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue disclosed their positions on each of the nine ballot questions slated for the November 2026…
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5-Year-Old Critically Injured After Vehicle Collision in North Attleborough
A 5-year-old was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle on Arnold Mills Road and was airlifted to Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Police are investigating…
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NewsCenter 5 Unveils Statewide Ballot Drop Box Map
NewsCenter 5 launched an online map showing all ballot drop boxes in Massachusetts municipalities, helping voters locate mail‑in voting sites.
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Hyde Park McDonald's Limits Lobby Hours to Calm After‑School Crowds
Hyde Park’s McDonald’s will shut its lobby during weekday afternoons, with earlier closures on Fridays, to curb after‑school disturbances and improve safety…
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Minivan Crashes After Wrong‑Way Travel on Route 3 in Chelmsford
A southbound minivan entered the northbound lanes on Route 3 in Chelmsford at about 11:40 a.m., collided with another vehicle, was disabled, and the driver was…
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Boston Police Respond to Threats at Multiple Schools
Boston police responded on Oct. 27, 2026 to reported threats at several city schools, spanning elementary to college levels.
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Man Dies After Falling onto Red Line Train in Cambridge
An unidentified man died after falling onto a Red Line train at Central Square station in Cambridge early on Oct. 27, 2026. Police say no foul play is…
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Cool, Sunny Tuesday Begins Boston's Early Autumn Week
Boston will experience cooler, sunny weather on Tuesday with below‑normal temperatures, followed by a frosty start Wednesday and a warming trend through…
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Man Fatally Shot in Car on Beauford Lane, Boston
A man was fatally shot inside a car on Beauford Lane in Dorchester on October 23, 2026, according to Boston Police. The case is part of a broader pattern of…
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Massachusetts Advances Wrong‑Way Detection After Fatal Route 1 Crash
Massachusetts officials reported progress on a statewide wrong‑way driver detection system after a fatal opposite‑direction crash on Route 1, and said…
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Residential Fire Damages Home in Bridgewater
A fire on Oct. 25 damaged a home in Bridgewater, a Boston suburb where residential fires sometimes cause property loss.
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Harvard Dorm Evacuated After Steam Valve Malfunction
Cambridge Fire Department evacuated Harvard's Kirkland House dorm on October 25 after a steam valve released high‑pressure steam, marking the second such…
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Five people were saved from a five‑alarm fire at a Brockton multifamily home on Monday, prompting a large emergency response.
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One Person Killed in Early‑Morning Rockland House Fire
A fire at 121 Centre Ave in Rockland early on Oct. 26 killed one person, with firefighters finding intense flames on the second floor, thick smoke, and a…
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Man Killed After Falling onto Red Line Tracks at Central Station
A man died after falling onto Red Line tracks at Central station in Boston; police and the district attorney are investigating, with no foul play indicated.
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Starbucks Closes Multiple Boston Stores, Leaving Empty Shops
Starbucks is closing several Boston stores, creating vacant storefronts and driving customers to other cafés.
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Boston Hiker Hospitalized After Head Injury in New Hampshire
A Boston hiker suffered a serious head injury off a New Hampshire trailhead, prompting a 911 call and emergency response that resulted in hospitalization.
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Federal Judge Dismisses Ayyadurai Lawsuit Against Belmont Voice
A federal judge dismissed Shiva Ayyadurai's contract lawsuit against the Belmont Voice, directing it to state court because the matters involve state law.
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Man Charged with Attempted Triple Bank Heist Appears in Court
The defendant was brought before a Boston judge on Oct. 26, 2026, facing charges for an alleged attempt to rob three banks in one hour.