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Massachusetts Contractor Sued Nearly 70 Times, Kept Building After License Suspended

A Middlesex County renovation company has been named in nearly 70, rather than exactly 70, lawsuits across Massachusetts, with most of those cases filed over the past six years and legal judgments against it now topping $700,000. Homeowners describe gutted properties, unpaid subcontractors, and a project in Melrose that left a couple without electricity or running water just as they needed to move out.

Massachusetts · 14h

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North Attleboro Drops Special-Permit Rule, Opens Downtown Offices by Right

Opening a law office, insurance agency or medical practice in downtown North Attleboro just got a lot simpler. The Town Council approved a change allowing professional offices and related businesses to locate downtown without first securing a special permit, a shift town officials say had been a long time coming.

North Attleborough, MA · 1d

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After five years: A look at how the MBTA Communities Act is playing out

Reporters from local newsrooms look at what the state’s multifamily zoning law has delivered in Lexington, Cambridge, Arlington, Belmont and Waltham — and where it hasn’t. While driving through just about any Boston suburb these days — or better yet, riding the MBTA bus, commuter rail or...

Lexington, MA · 3d

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FM to send workers to Massachusetts as part of HQ relocation

Downtown Providence isn’t the only target destination for FM’s planned departure from Johnston. The global insurance company, formerly known as FM Global, is also sending an unspecified number of local workers to Massachusetts as part of a regional approach that includes facilities in Norwood and Boston, the company confirmed in a statement to Rhode Island […]

Johnston, RI · 1d

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Massachusetts town rezones active golf course for new housing despite no plans to close it

A Massachusetts town has rezoned a private golf course for housing, despite having no plans to close the course. Allowing new homes under the state's housing push does not necessarily mean they will be built. Here's what to know. Marblehead faced a lawsuit from the attorney general and lost some...

Marblehead, MA · 20h

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12 Responds: Condo owner living in a crumbling home

Lisa Petitto has been living in a construction zone after engineers discovered the concrete slab under her condominium started cracking.

North Providence, RI · 2d

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800 residents sign no-confidence petition against Bridgewater leaders

Over 800 Bridgewater residents have signed a petition expressing no confidence in town councilors and the town manager. "We are calling for these officials to recognize the growing loss of public trust and accountability in Bridgewater and take meaningful action to restore confidence in our local government," said the Change.org petition, which was created in mid September. Meanwhile, Councilor MJ Spagone has submitted a resolution to fire Town Manager Justin Casanova-Davis, which will be taken up during a Town Council meeting on Nov. 17. In the resolution, Spagone raised concerns about Casanova-Davis' alleged misuse of paid time off and argued he has failed to be a transparent leader . The petition called for improved communication about major issues facing the town, including the investigation into Casanova-Davis and contaminated water . Petitioners also asked officials to respond to residents' questions and public records requests. Library in crisis: If Bridgewater library loses certification, it could see yet more cuts Spagone said on Facebook her resolution stemmed from a recent NBC10 report that alleged that Casanova-Davis did not access his office for dozens of workdays between July 2025 and July 2026, without having registered paid time off for those days. A recent report

Bridgewater, MA · 1d

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‘Don’t be secretive’: Johnston mayor reacts to FM’s exit

Earlier this week, one of Rhode Island's biggest employers, insurance firm FM, announced plans to close its Johnston office and move to Providence.

Johnston, RI · 2d

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Four finalists selected for Middleboro Town Manager post

MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro has narrowed its choices for the next town manager to four. The finalists are Shawn Cadime, Anthony Delmonaco, Timothy McInerney and Matthew Wojcik. Cadime has been the town administrator in Seekonk since 2014 and previously worked in the City of Fall River. Delmonaco is the chief financial...

Middleborough, MA · 3d

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Sheriffs across Massachusetts have requested $241 million to repair and renovate their jails

Jail Funding Massachusetts ASSOCIATED PRESS Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is seeking $27 million in state funding to renovate the Dartmouth House of Correction, so he can close the 148-year-old Ash Street Jail. But Heroux is facing competition from sheriffs across Massachusetts . They’re all seeking a share of limited state funding for major repairs and renovations at their facilities. Among the contenders is a jail even older than Ash Street: the Dukes County jail on Martha’s Vineyard, built in 1873, which needs structural and fire-safety repairs and more space. Essex County seeks to overhaul Middleton jail’s kitchen and dining area, while Worcester County wants to renovate deteriorating jail housing units and demolish a former hospital nurses’ home. Heroux shared his funding proposal with The Light for the first time, providing new details about the work needed to close Ash Street and its estimated cost. Five of the state’s 13 other sheriffs who run jails — Franklin, Berkshire , Dukes, Essex and Worcester — also shared their applications with The Light. Together, the sheriffs have requested about $241 million, far more than the $125 million to $150 million the state expects to allocate through the program. Franklin, Dukes and Essex

Bristol County, MA · 1d

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Lindemann ’29: Crisis pregnancy centers are a threat Rhode Island can’t ignore

The Ocean State helped buoy the blue wave that swept the nation on Nov. 3. The Democratic nominee for governor, Helena Foulkes, won her race by over 100,000 votes. The Democrats running for the Senate, the House and Attorney General also won their races. None of these victories are surprising — we live in one of the bluest states in the country. Especially when it comes to pro-choice legislation, Rhode Island is extremely liberal. In 2019, the state codified the protections of Roe v. Wade into state law, and in 2024, we established legal protections for clinicians and prohibited legal action targeting legally provided health care.

Rhode Island · 2d

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Nantucket Real Estate Firm Ordered To Pay $1.3 Million in Lawsuit Over Sale Of Polpis Road Property

William Raveis Nantucket and real estate agent Melanie Gowen have filed a notice of appeal in Norfolk Superior Court. A judge and jury have issued a $1.3 million judgment against a major Nantucket real estate firm after finding that one of its agents lied to a couple looking to buy a house on the island in 2020.

Nantucket, MA · 2d

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Hearing Scheduled for Proposed 68-Unit Senior Housing Development on Beal Street

A Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on a proposed 68-unit senior affordable housing development at 100 Beal Street, adjacent to Bare Cove Park, is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17. The remote meeting begins at 7 p.m. AHSC Beal Street LLC has filed an application for a Comprehensive Permit under Massachusetts...

Hingham, MA · 1d

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Medfield Public Schools earn two state biliteracy awards

MEDFIELD — Medfield Public Schools recently received two awards from the state for multilingual learning in the 2024-25 school year — the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Seal of Biliteracy Star Award and Inclusive Access Commendation — after about 23% of the district’s graduating class earned the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy.

Medfield, MA · 1d

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Eversource's new meters track power use every 15 minutes, but some customers worry about privacy

Customers facing high energy bills in Massachusetts are getting a more detailed view of their electricity use through Eversource's expanding smart-meter rollout. The meters record power use every 15 minutes, but the technology has also raised concerns about personal privacy and the cost of opting out. Here's what to know.

Massachusetts · 8h

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Village at Manville Could Push Lincoln’s Affordable Share Near 9%

Lincoln is still short of Rhode Island’s 10 percent low- and moderate-income housing goal, but not by the margin it once was. The 2026 Housing Fact Book puts that housing at 8.35 percent of the town’s year-round homes and says Lincoln needs 157 more qualifying homes to reach the benchmark.

Lincoln, RI · 2d

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Medway Select Board to Discuss Future of Flock Cameras

MEDWAY – The future of Medway’s Flock Safety license plate reader cameras will be discussed at Monday’s Select Board meeting following a Town Meeting vote to eliminate the technology. Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved a citizen-backed proposal to ban the cameras, although it remains unclear when the existing...

Medway, MA · 2d

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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.

Brockton, MA · 2d

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Lakeville Finance Director has contract extension through 2030

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville’s Finance Director/Town Accountant Michael Ellis is staying in town through the start of the next decade. Select Board members have approved a new contract for Ellis that would begin July 1, 2027 and run through June 30, 2030. His current contract ends June 30, 2027.

Lakeville, MA · 3d

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Troop 23 holds ceremony for five Eagle Scouts

Troop 23 of North Attleborough recently celebrated five Scouts who attained the rank of Eagle. On Thursday, Oct 29, an Eagle Court of Honor was held at the Bristol Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. The Eagle Scouts are Carter Kim, Maximus Daniels, Sean Motto, Matthew Volpe Jr. and Joseph Gillett....

North Attleborough, MA · 2d