Six Injured After Norwood Train‑Track Vehicle Collision
Two maintenance vehicles collided on active tracks in Norwood, injuring six people, and local officials were alerted.
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BPS Proposes Closing Charlestown High Amid Enrollment Drop
Boston Public Schools plans to shut Charlestown High School due to lower enrollment, with the School Committee set to consider the action in December. Several city councilors have raised concerns about the plan.
State Trooper Arrested After Sleeping in Boston Resident’s Bed
Boston police arrested a state trooper after a resident reported finding him asleep in her home on November 1, 2026.
Second Fire Forces Evacuation of Jamaica Plain Apartment
A small fire on November 2 forced evacuation of a six‑unit Jamaica Plain apartment owned by the Stamatos family, the second fire on their properties within a month.
Massachusetts pushes for year‑round Atlantic time
Massachusetts lawmakers have proposed a bill to adopt Atlantic time year‑round, which requires agreement from two neighboring states. The effort aligns with a broader national discussion on ending clock changes.
Investigators Recover Cockpit Voice Recorder from Nantucket Air Ambulance Crash
Investigators recovered the cockpit voice recorder and part of the cockpit from the October 3 air‑ambulance crash off Nantucket, where six people were aboard and the crew had reported electrical problems.
Gillette Stadium to Lose MIAA High School Football Championships
The MIAA learned on November 2 that Gillette Stadium will no longer host its high school football state championship games, ending a traditional venue partnership.
Hall Family Starts Cape Cod Cranberry Harvest, Offers Bog Tours
The Hall family started the Cape Cod cranberry harvest and is offering bog tours, highlighting their farming history dating back to 1816.
Hyannis Man Arrested at Logan After Jewelry Store Theft
A Hyannis resident was arrested at Logan Airport on suspicion of a jewelry store burglary, after police connected him to the theft.
Divers Find WWII Ship SS Cornwallis Off Maine
Divers discovered the WWII-era SS Cornwallis wreck off Maine at a depth of 400 feet, ending a seven‑year search and locating a ship that sank 80 years ago after a Nazi attack.
Brick Thrown Through Brighton Restaurant Window in Early‑Morning Break‑In
A break‑in at a Brighton restaurant involved a brick thrown through the front door and damage to two cash registers, prompting a police investigation.
Massachusetts Implements New Firearms Registration Rules
New firearms registration rules became effective statewide in Massachusetts the week of Oct. 24‑30, 2026, as voters prepare to vote on retaining or repealing the 2024 firearm law.
Police warn after laxatives found in Halloween candy
Millis police found laxative packets in Halloween candy on Oct. 31 and warned parents, citing ongoing candy safety alerts.
Fire Evacuates 12 Residents from Jamaica Plain Apartment
A Sunday morning fire at 211 Boylston Street was extinguished by Boston firefighters, but an unsafe back wall forced the evacuation of twelve residents from six units.
Over 1 Million Massachusetts Voters Request Mail‑In Ballots
Over one million Massachusetts voters have requested mail‑in ballots for the 2026 elections, and the state provides online tools for tracking ballot status.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Debate AI Safeguard Bill, Launch Future Booth
Massachusetts legislators are debating a bill to impose safeguards on AI developers, and a new Future Booth provides residents a direct line to contact them.
Boston Nurses Set Date for Open-Ended Strike
Boston nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital have planned an open-ended strike after rejecting the hospital's latest contract offer, marking a breakdown in negotiations.
Fire at Dorchester Apartment Traps Residents, Three Injured
A fire on the first floor of a Dorchester apartment building trapped residents on the second floor, leading to rescues and three injuries.
Boston Neighborhoods Light Up With Halloween Displays
Boston neighborhoods, such as Beacon Hill, installed Halloween decorations on Oct. 31, attracting crowds and continuing the area’s annual festive tradition.
Lawrence Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking, Kidnapping Charges
A Lawrence man was arrested at a Tewksbury motel on Oct. 31, 2026 after police, during a welfare check, found two women being held and about 50 grams of suspected cocaine, resulting in drug trafficking and kidnapping charges.
