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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.

Quincy, MA · 8h

Boston 25 News WFXT

Thousands of Boston nurses could walk off the job this week if no deal is reached

he clock is ticking on contract talks as thousands of Boston nurses prepare for a possible strike this week.

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Taunton Daily Gazette

Months of Raynham Route 138 construction daytime detours. Where, when

Road work on Route 138 in Raynham will bring a northbound detour and potential traffic delays from Nov. 9 through Dec. 31. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will conduct work between I-495 and Robinson Street from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to a community announcement. The work is scheduled daily from Nov. 9 through Dec. 31 and is expected to be completed by the afternoon of Dec. 31. Route 138 southbound will remain open. Route 138 northbound detour During work hours, drivers traveling north on Route 138 will be directed to: Turn right onto Elm Street East. Turn left onto Ann Street. Turn left onto Robinson Street. Turn right onto Route 138 northbound. Signs and messages will direct motorists through the work area. Drivers should expect delays, reduce their speed and use caution when traveling through the affected area. The construction schedule is weather dependent and may change without notice. How to check traffic conditions Travelers can visit www.mass511.com or download the Mass511 mobile app for live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions and project information. Users also can subscribe to text and email traffic alerts. Motorists can dial 511 and select a route for real-time conditions or follow

Raynham, MA · 3d

plymouthindependent.org

Museum work allowed to resume

A monthlong dispute with town officials that forced a temporary shutdown on construction of a museum conversion at the Mayflower Meetinghouse appears to be over. Work has been allowed to resume after the building’s owners filed new paperwork. Town officials had ordered construction stopped in October on the historic...

Plymouth, MA · 18h

Boston 25 News WFXT

Boston honors veterans with largest Veterans Day Parade in a decade

More than 1,000 people representing nearly 50 organizations took part in Saturday’s parade.

Boston, MA · 2d

WBUR

A new historical fiction novel returns to the Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire

On the night of Nov. 28, 1942, Boston’s Cocoanut Grove nightclub erupted in flames. Nearly 500 people died in the conflagration and hundreds of survivors suffered horrific injuries. Eighty-four years later, it remains the deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history. Gemma Tizzard’s “The Nightingales of Boston” brings to vivid...

Boston, MA · 17h

theweektoday.com

Town Meeting says raise the roof on Nichols school

MIDDLEBORO — The Nichols Middle School will be getting a new roof soon. Town Meeting approved $3.8 million to repair the school’s roof, which is in need of renovation. The town will only pay around $1.7 million of that total, with the remaining $2.05 million being covered by a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

Middleborough, MA · 22h

plymouthindependent.org

Plymouth gears up for Thanksgiving

No place does Thanksgiving quite like Plymouth, where the history is synonymous with the town and can be sampled, celebrated and solemnly considered. From 17th-century feasts and a nationally recognized parade to music, waterfront festivities and a day of reflection, this week kicks off a host of events leading up to Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

Plymouth, MA · 1d

jamaicaplainnews.com

Smoke Depot Applying for All-Alcohol Package Store License

The Smoke Depot located at 371A Centre Street is applying for an all-alcohol package store license. The Smoke Depot (according to its signage) currently sells lottery tickets, cigars, cigarettes, vape, and tobacco. If it received an all-alcohol package store license it could sell any alcohol that is legal in Massachusetts.

Boston 25 News WFXT

Iconic Boston landmark set to light up the skyline again

One of Boston’s most recognizable landmarks is about to light up the skyline again.

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Nerdy Digest

Why Christmas Was Once Illegal in Boston

Few places in America carry as much festive expectation as New England in December. The image practically sells itself: snow on cobblestones, candlelit windows, church bells echoing off old brick. So it comes as a genuine surprise to learn that Boston, now fully at ease with tinsel and holiday markets, once made celebrating Christmas a ... Read more

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Taunton Daily Gazette

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

Taunton, MA · 17h

WBZ NewsRadio 1030

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Boston Opens Brand New EMS Station Along South Boston Waterfront

The City of Boston is opening a new Boston EMS station along the waterfront in South Boston, as the population in that neighborhood and the Seaport continues to grow.

Dorchester Reporter

Wu eyes more changes to ‘inclusionary’ rules in bid to jump-start building surge

Above, workers are shown building a three-story house on Morton Street in Mattapan last year. Seth Daniel photo. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration today unveiled another series of proposed changes to Boston’s...

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CBS Boston

Matthew Farwell trial jury is deadlocked, says "will not change any time soon"

The jury in former police officer Matthew Farwell's Massachusetts trial told the judge in a note Monday it is deadlocked and does not anticipate that changing soon.

Stoughton, MA · 1d

theweektoday.com

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Middleboro public works director resigns

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro will soon be without its public works director of 13 years. Christopher Peck, who took the helm of the Department of Public Works in 2013, sent his resignation letter to the town on Wednesday, Nov. 4. He will step down from his post on Jan. 1, 2027.

Middleborough, MA · 22h

Country Herald

Massachusetts Porch Pirate Warning as Thanksgiving, Christmas Near

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

Massachusetts · 7h

thequincysun.com

Quincy Councillors Pass Surveillance Ordinance

Quincy city councillors on Monday voted 8-1 to pass an ordinance that would require the administration to get approval from the council before purchasing certain surveillance technologies, including automated license plate readers. The ordinance, introduced in October by Councillors Ziqiang Susan Yuan and Virginia Ryan, was approved with Councillor Noel...

Quincy, MA · 10h

Boston 25 News WFXT

Quincy residents call on mayor to pause replacement of Flock Safety cameras

A rally is scheduled in Quincy on Monday night as organizers call on the mayor to stop plans to replace Flock Safety cameras.

Quincy, MA · 1d

theweektoday.com