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Roxbury leaders, Mayor Wu are again at odds over neighborhood council rules

Photo: District 7 Councillor Miniard Culpepper addresses reporters during a Roxbury Neighborhood Council press conference. Looking on are RNC Chair Connie Forbes and RNC members Kate Phelps, Reggie Stewart and Angela Williams-Mitchell. Photo by Yawu Miller. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or...

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Lakeville says thank you to veterans

LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville honored those who served with a Veterans Day observance Wednesday, Nov. 11. The program began at the William Hitchcock Memorial stone at the Assawompset School entrance driveway. The group then proceeded to the Historic Town House – Town Hall where three wreaths will be placed. The...

Lakeville, MA · 22h
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New proposed SNAP cuts would spread hunger among more WMass residents

SPRINGFIELD — For every meal a food pantry provides a hungry family, government grocery assistance provides far more, according to a leader at a Western Massachusetts charity. Local food pantries will face a fresh onslaught if additional cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, proposed by the...

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South Boston Resident Rachel Pearson to Challenge Ed Flynn for City Council Seat in 2027

Looks like the local 2027 election season is already heating up in Southie. According to The Boston Globe, South Boston resident Rachel Pearson plans to challenge longtime District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn in next year’s election. Pearson, 44, is a substitute teacher and community organizer who previously served...

Boston, MA · 1d

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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.

Boston, MA · 1d

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Massachusetts Porch Pirate Warning as Thanksgiving, Christmas Near

Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping bring more deliveries to Boston, Worcester and communities across Massachusetts.

Massachusetts · 2d

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Local group donates hundreds of handmade flag memorial cases to veteran families

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (WJAR) — A group of friends from Massachusetts have donated hundreds of memorial flag cases for families of fall veterans and police officers. Dan Bullock of North Attleborough said it all started a while ago with his dad, Paul Bullock. "My dad was very proud of...

North Attleborough, MA · 5h

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Helados Juli’s to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Maverick Square

Helados Juli’s to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Maverick Square. The East Boston Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Helados Juli’s in Maverick Square on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 3:30 p.m. Residents and local leaders are encouraged to join the celebration and help welcome this exciting new addition to the East Boston business community.

Boston, MA · 1d

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Gov. Healey, Mayor Wu and community leaders join the Greater Boston Food Bank’s Chain of Giving amid record hunger

Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other state, local and community leaders joined The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) on Thursday for its annual Chain of Giving, a tradition that raises awareness about hunger and helps provide holiday meals to families across Eastern Massachusetts.

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Clock ticking toward strike for 4,000 Boston nurses as negotiations hit standstill

After marathon negotiations ended without a deal, an indefinite strike is now just 48 hours away.

Boston, MA · 2d

Patriot Ledger

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Parades, ceremonies across the South Shore planned for Veterans Day

South Shore communities will come together Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor the service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans with parades, ceremonies, luncheons and other tributes on Veterans Day. Veterans Day honors all who have served in the U.S. armed forces and traces its roots to Armistice Day, marking the end of fighting in World War I. Here’s what’s planned across the South Shore. Hingham to have Veterans Day breakfast, ceremony, performances, speakers and an award When: Wednesday, Nov. 11; breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., ceremony at 11 a.m. Where: Hingham Town Hall, 210 Central St. Breakfast in Central Meeting Room, ceremony in Sanborn Auditorium The breakfast, sponsored by the Hingham Veterans' Council and catered by Hart Brothers Catering of Rockland, is open to all military members, veterans and their families. Following the breakfast is a ceremony, led by Town Moderator Michael Puzo and featuring a musical performance by the Hingham High School Band and soloist Dakota Burke. Peter Schnorr, a Hingham resident, Navy veteran and former fighter pilot, will be the principal speaker. The Veteran of the Year Award will also be presented. Cohasset plans Veterans Day ceremony and luncheon When: Wednesday, Nov. 11; 11 a.m. Where: Veterans Memorial Park ,

Hingham, MA · 2d

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Two of Boston’s staple bars are teaming up for a New Hampshire expansion

Two signature bars in Boston's Fenway neighborhood are expanding to another New England city — one for the first time. Loretta's Last Call and Game On! will open at The Mall at Rockingham Park in Salem, New Hampshire in early 2027. The move marks the first expansion outside Boston...

Boston, MA · 7d

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New Greater Boston housing data show recent progress but troubling signs for the future

A rallygoer protests the high cost of rent in Massachusetts at an Abundant Housing Massachusetts event on May 27, 2026. AN ANNUAL REPORT on the state of housing in Massachusetts’s most populous region offers a grim assessment of the housing crisis, just days after voters narrowly shot down a ballot question seeking to make it easier to build single-family homes on smaller lots.

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Taunton Daily Gazette

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From 157-year-old station to 'best of the best': Taunton's new HQ

Taunton's new combined police and fire headquarters at 90 County St. is "the best of the best," Fire Chief Steven Lavigne told the Gazette during a tour. "You have to realize that we left a building that was built 157 years ago," Lavigne said, referring to the old Central Fire Station that has now been replaced by 90 County St. "This is the best of the best." Lavigne and now-retired Taunton Police Chief Ed Walsh both spoke to the Gazette after a key ceremony at the combined headquarters on Wednesday, Oct. 14 . They said the new facility has numerous features that improve life for city employees and the residents they serve. Here's what we know. Walsh: increased space but adjustment needed for communication Walsh, of the new headquarters, told the Gazette that "this station was specifically designed for the Taunton Police Department." Walsh spoke to the Gazette before his retirement on Oct. 31. "We spent a lot of time with the architects, going over stuff and making sure we had the best and most modern facility," he said. He said that the new headquarters have improved features compared to the old police station next to Taunton City Hall. "We

Taunton, MA · 3d

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Mission Hill Pathway Breaks Ground

Boston, MA — Construction has begun on Mission Hill Pathway, a mixed-use development that will bring 48 affordable homeownership opportunities, publicly accessible green space and sustainability-focused design to Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood, making it the largest affordable homeownership project in Boston. Following years of planning, community engagement and...

Boston, MA · 3d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Norfolk DA acknowledges criticism of handling of Sandra Birchmore case after Farwell verdict

After Matthew Farwell’s conviction, the Norfolk DA is confronting criticism over the Sandra Birchmore investigation and explaining why its ability to prosecute was “constrained.”

Norfolk, MA · 2d

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Guide to Thanksgiving in Dorchester 2026

Get your stretchy pants ready. It’s almost Thanksgiving! We’ve rounded up some fun ways to celebrate the holiday right here in Dorchester. So whether you’re traveling or hunkering down, there’s something festive for everyone. Check back as this list may be updated!. American Provisions Thanksgiving Catering.

Boston, MA · 3d

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Boston Reparations Task Force mulls how to focus the project going forward


Above, Attorney Joseph Feaster, chairman of the Boston Reparations Task Force. WBUR photo. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. Members of the Boston Reparations Task Force are debating a path forward in the wake of the city’s...

Boston, MA · 1d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Longtime Taunton budget director Gill Enos retires

Longtime Taunton budget director Gill Enos has retired after nearly 35 years of service to the city. Friends, colleagues and city employees gathered at Taunton City Hall on Oct. 29 to mark the retirement, according to a community announcement. Enos' career in the Mayor's Office spanned four administrations under mayors Bob Nunes, Charlie Crowley, Tom Hoye and Shaunna O'Connell. Beyond the budget director's office, Enos served 16 years on the Retirement Board and 10 years on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Enos also completed two terms as a member of the Taunton Public Schools School Committee. Enos has also served for many years on the board of Taunton Federal Credit Union. The Oct. 29 gathering included friends and current and former city employees who shared stories and memories from Enos' long career. Those attending paid tribute to Enos' frugality, mentorship and dedication to Taunton, according to the announcement. O'Connell, Mayor's Office staff and current and former City of Taunton employees offered their gratitude and best wishes to Enos in retirement. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This

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