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Boston city official pleads guilty to pandemic loan fraud

A former Boston city official pleaded guilty to receiving a fraudulent government loan during the Covid-19 pandemic. Reuben Taylor, 40, the former director for the Boston Municipal Protective Services, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. In 2008, Taylor began working for BMPS, an unarmed security...

Boston, MA · 2d
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October happenings at the Acton Woman’s Club

The October luncheon program at the Acton Woman’s Club featured 9/11 widow Lauren Rosenzweig-Morton. Lauren’s husband, Philip Rosenzweig, and flight attendant Madeline Amy Sweeney, were the two residents of Acton who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 when American Airlines Flight 11 was hijacked and deliberately flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center complex in New York City. Rosenzweig-Morton described how she learned of her husband’s death that day, and she explained her subsequent involvement with Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ) and with Seeds of Peace.

Acton, MA · 1d
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hoodline.com

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Lawrence Shuts Down Church's 26-Tent Homeless Camp, Residents Push Back

Lawrence City Council — Reported Venue for Resident Comments. A tent community that had sheltered dozens of homeless people on a church-owned lot in Lawrence is gone, dismantled under city order just a day before residents packed a City Council meeting to object. The 26-tent encampment, organized by House of Mercy on its Bay State Road property, had housed roughly 60 people before the city forced it to shut down over permitting and safety concerns.

Lawrence, MA · 1d
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Resident Concerns of BC’s Presence in Newton and School Renovations Shared at ‘Laredo Listens’

At Thursday night’s session of Laredo Listens, a question-and-answer discussion series between Newton residents and Mayor Marc Laredo, residents pressed Laredo with questions concerning Boston College’s property in Newton, school renovations, and transparency. One Newton resident inquired about Boston College’s purchase of Mount Alvernia High School in 2023....

Newton, MA · 16h
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Apply Now for a Two-Bedroom Affordable Rental Unit in Union Square

SOMERVILLE – Applications are now open for a rent-restricted, two-bedroom unit at 16-20 Medford St. (Verge) near Union Square through the City of Somerville’s Inclusionary Housing Program. The unit is available to all households making between 81% and 110% of the Area Median Income and to households with mobile vouchers making between 0% and 110% of the Area Median Income.

Somerville, MA · 1d

Wilmington Apple

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5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Sunday, November 8, 2026

WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Sunday, November 8, 2026:. Meet sports celebrities at Greater Boston Sports Collectors Club’s 2026 Annual Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, held on Friday, November 6, 2026 (noon to 7pm), Saturday, November 7, 2026 (9am to 5pm), and Sunday, November 8, 2026 (9am to 3pm) at the Shriners Auditorium (99 Fordham Road) in Wilmington. Learn more HERE.

Wilmington, MA · 1d

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Markley Seeks Special Permit to Put its Name in Lights

LOWELL – There will be an addition to the city’s skyline if the Zoning Board approves an application by the Markley Group, LLC to install an illuminated sign on the side of its main building at 2 Prince Ave. The public hearing to discuss the special permit will...

Lowell, MA · 2d

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State encourages Reading’s vision for Walkers Brook Drive corridor

State officials earlier this fall indicated they share the Town of Reading’s belief that a major overhaul of the Walkers Brook Drive corridor will trigger a new wave of housing and retail redevelopments on a series of underutilized industrial era properties in the area. In early October, Mass. Governor...

Reading, MA · 2d

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Part 1 of a three-part series: Westford’s Billboard Question Is Bigger Than One Sign

Every story we cover, from breaking news to the Friday night game, comes to you because neighbors who care about Westford chose to keep local news alive. If The Villager and WestfordCAT matter to you, please join them today, because your gift, at any size, keeps our community informed, connected, and heard.

Westford, MA · 2d

Wilmington Apple

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PRESS RELEASE: Rep.-Elect Dan Koh Preparing To Serve 6th Congressional District, Includes Wilmington & 38 Other Cities & Towns

PEABODY, MA — Dan Koh won the general election for the Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District this past Tuesday. Addressing supporters at his election night celebration, Koh thanked the volunteers, community leaders, and labor organizations who powered his campaign over the past year, including the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and more than 130 local elected officials, labor unions, and community leaders who endorsed his campaign.

Wilmington, MA · 1d

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Tewksbury voters help Massachusetts remain blue

TEWKSBURY — On a night when Democrats ran the table across the country, Tewksbury and Massachusetts voters also went “Wicked Blue,” to quote Governor Maura Healey’s victory rally slogan. Voters reaffirmed support for Democratic incumbents up and down the ballot statewide, and nationally, Democrats took control of both the Senate and House of Representatives.

Tewksbury, MA · 1d

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Wilmington votes against same-day voter registration

WILMINGTON — Massachusetts has just become the 22nd state to allow its residents to register to vote at their polling location on the same day as the general election. Over a million people cast their ballot in support of Question 4, or roughly 57% of voters as of the time of this article’s writing.

Wilmington, MA · 1d

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Cambridge's $7.9M Linear Park Fix Drags On, Now Stretches Into 2027

Linear Park, the paved artery that carries walkers, joggers and cyclists between Davis Square and Alewife, has been closed since October 2025 for a renovation that was supposed to wrap up by the end of this year. Instead, Cambridge officials now say the project is on track to reopen the park to the public by the end of December 2026, but construction activities are expected to continue into 2027.

Cambridge, MA · 2d

sudburyweekly.com

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From L-S to the State House: A Q&A With State Rep.-Elect Ravi Simon

On Tuesday, Sudbury native Ravi Simon was elected State Representative for the 13th Middlesex District, which covers Sudbury and parts of Lincoln, Concord, Wayland and Marlborough. He succeeds Rep. Carmine Gentile, his former boss and mentor, who has held the seat since 2015. Ravi graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury in 2015 and joined Rep. Gentile’s office in 2021 as his legislative aide. He later returned to his alma mater as a member and then chair of the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (L-S) School Committee.

Sudbury, MA · 2d

The Cool Down

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Same water use, higher bill? Massachusetts town replaces meters that may undercount

An unchanged household routine may still produce a higher bill after the swap.

Nahant, MA · 1d

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Nightly Lane Closures on Route 38 (Mystic Avenue) Northbound and Southbound

Nightly closures Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., the following morning, beginning Sunday, November 8, through Thursday, November 19. SOMERVILLE – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a nightly closures along Route 38 northbound and southbound between Moreland Street and Fellsway West, near #350 Mystic Avenue (Eastern Bank).  The closures will be in place Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., the following morning, beginning Sunday, November 8, and continuing through Thursday, November 19. These lanes closures are necessary to allow crews to safely and efficiently perform CCTV cleaning and inspection of sanitary sewer and storm sewer pipes.

Somerville, MA · 1d

The Cool Down

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'We've done enough': Housing dispute divides Boston residents over aging community center's future

"Let's seize the opportunity that we have here for a robust community center … and also considerable affordable housing."

Boston, MA · 2d

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Acton Housing Authority receives statewide award for McManus Manor

The Acton Housing Authority (AHA) received the Outstanding Small Agency Award at the Massachusetts National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (MassNAHRO) 2026 Awards Gala on Thursday, October 29, at the Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood. The award recognized AHA’s work in developing McManus Manor, a new 41-unit affordable...

Acton, MA · 1d

Boston

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Could housing replace the pigeon-filled lots near Chelsea’s Market Basket?

A master plan for the Mystic Mall property calls for 162 residential apartments and a mix of commercial uses. Or, at least, that is how Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez puts it. In 1973, Chelsea had a massive fire that wiped out a large portion of the city, including where...

Chelsea, MA · 3d

The Cool Down

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Hourlong pediatrician trips cut into work and school for Massachusetts families

"I probably go to the doctor less than I would if I had a pediatrician who was on the Outer Cape."

Massachusetts · 1d