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The City of Malden Honors America’s Veterans
The City of Malden celebrated Veterans Day at the Veterans Monuments located at the Forest Dale Cemetery. The annual event honors the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces and recognizes their unwavering dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our nation. Veterans Services Coordinator...
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Somerville weighs stricter backyard cottage rules amid density and affordability concerns
Somerville lawmakers and planning officials are weighing citizen-led proposals to tighten rules on backyard cottages, pitting neighborhood concerns over vanishing green space and soaring home prices against state housing mandates. Four citizen petitions aimed at amending a section of the city’s zoning code were heard at a Nov. 5 public...
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McDonald's Eyes Perkins Square Spot in Southie, Flynn Wants It Blocked
A McDonald's has been proposed for 474 West Broadway in South Boston's Perkins Square, with the company seeking a common victualler license and daily operating hours stretching from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week. The filing has already drawn opposition from neighbors and from the area's city councilor, who wants the application rejected outright before it goes any further.
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Councilor Ed Flynn Opposes Proposed McDonald’s on West Broadway
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is speaking out against a proposed McDonald’s at 474 West Broadway in Perkins Square. In a letter dated November 6th to the Boston Licensing Board, Flynn expressed his opposition to the restaurant’s common victualler license application, citing concerns from nearby residents about public safety, traffic, and quality of life.
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2026 Greater Boston Housing Report Card Released by The Boston Foundation
Efforts to expand housing production through legislation and expanded permitting in Massachusetts have helped slow but not reverse the housing cost and supply trends that have made the state especially challenging for renters and homeowners, according to the 2026 Greater Boston Housing Report Card. The report, which was released November...
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NeighborWorks Housing Solutions cuts ribbon at Campello Crossing
Brockton, MA NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (NHS) celebrated the ribbon cutting of Campello Crossing on Thursday, October 15, marking an exciting milestone in the continued revitalization of the city. Community leaders, elected officials, development partners, and supporters gathered at 1200 Montello St. to celebrate the completion of this transformative mixed-use development.
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People say dead rats are popping up more and more in this Boston neighborhood
Dead rats have been popping up around Boston's Brighton neighborhood, and they've become the talk of the town. Brighton residents say rats are nothing new but now more have been found dead on the sidewalk and around homes, and there's concern that rat poison could be playing a role. Deborah...
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Things To Do in Boston This Weekend: November 13-November 15
From magic and comedy to candlelit strings and chart-topping R&B, Boston's weekend event lineup has something for every taste. Piff the Magic Dragon and his Chihuahua sidekick bring deadpan laughs and jaw-dropping illusions to City Winery Boston, while Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton reimagines country classics inside a historic cathedral. GRAMMY winner Victoria Monét celebrates her new album on the Frequency of Love Tour at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Pub comedy, a Grateful Dead tribute, late-night dancing, Celtics and Bruins matchups, a Doris Kearns Goodwin talk, and a Trippie Redd concert keep the momentum going.
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Quincy City Council Opposes Quarry Hills Lease Extension
The Quincy City Council on Monday urged the state legislature to reject any measure – be it a home-rule petition or another bill – that would enable Quincy and the operators of Granite Links to enter into a 50-year lease extension until an audit and analysis of the terms of the lease has been completed.
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Sharon Voters Oust Confidence in School Board After Racist Remarks Mar Town Meeting
Sharon voters delivered a landslide no-confidence verdict against five of their seven School Committee members on Oct. 22, voting 520 to 327 at a Special Town Meeting that drew more than 800 residents and left the town confronting reports of racist remarks at the meeting. The vote capped months of...
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5 Boston Parking Rules That Get Massachusetts Drivers Towed
Bay Staters who park on city streets can lose their car over details that are easy to overlook, especially if you aren’t from Boston. These are the Boston parking rules that get Massachusetts drivers towed. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Parking rules and fees are subject...