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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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 after a gunpoint robbery.
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.
Rope-less climber rescued from New Hampshire cliff
A climber stranded on a New Hampshire cliff without ropes called for help and was rescued in under two hours on Oct. 27, 2026. The climber said he was no longer comfortable climbing, prompting the emergency call.
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 Massachusetts election.
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.
Two Adults Dead, Child Injured in New Hampshire Domestic Dispute
A domestic dispute in New Hampshire left two adults dead and an 8-year-old child injured on Oct. 27, 2026.
Massachusetts Voters Face Multiple Ballot Measures Nov. 3
Massachusetts voters will decide multiple statewide questions on Nov. 3, 2026, that could change state laws.
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.
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.
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.
Starbucks Closes Multiple Boston Stores, Leaving Empty Shops
Starbucks is closing several Boston stores, creating vacant storefronts and driving customers to other cafés.
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.
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 resident still inside.
Massachusetts biotech firms to slash half of workforce
Fractyl Health and EyePoint announced plans to cut about half of their staff as they refocus on weight‑loss maintenance and diabetes‑related eye treatments, respectively.
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.
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 deployment is being accelerated to help avoid future accidents.
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 murders in the city this year.
Boston Weather Shifts From Mild Sunday to Warm Monday, Cools Midweek
Boston's forecast for Oct. 25‑31 shows a mild Sunday, warm Monday, cooler midweek, and a mild, partly sunny Halloween Saturday.
New Jersey Man Arrested After Attempted Hour-Long Bank Robbery
Boston police arrested a New Jersey man who tried to rob three banks in about an hour on Oct. 25, 2026.
