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Middleboro Town Meeting bans data centers, Flock cameras, approves new school roof

Middleboro Town Moderator David Cavanaugh speaks at the podium. Photos by Christian Uva. A Middleboro High School student counts the "yeas" for the data center ban vote. State Rep. Norman Orrall, right, and state Sen. Kelly Dooner, center, presented the town with a new copy of the Declaration of Independence for the nation's 250th anniversary.

Middleborough, MA · 2d
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Fairhaven Residents say Building Insp. has too much discretion

The Fairhaven Select Board heard from several residents at its meeting on 11/9/26 during the public comment session regarding building projects on West Island that neighbors say violate either bylaws or state law. Bob Pink told the board that the situation is creating a cloud on some titles/deeds. At present,...

Fairhaven, MA · 1d

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It takes about $68,200 – $93,200 a year to raise a young family in New Bedford. The typical household earns $60,900

Housing in New Bedford costs far less than in most of Massachusetts. But add up what a young family can’t do without – healthcare, housing, utilities, child care, groceries, a car and a phone – and the bill comes to far more than most households in the city earn.

New Bedford, MA · 3h
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Massachusetts National Guard unveils renovated Fall River armory named after Sgt. Robert Barrett

FALL RIVER, Mass. — Family members of Sgt. Robert Barrett, an Alpha Battery, 101st Feld Artillery Regiment soldier who was killed in Afghanistan while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, members and friends of the Massachusetts National Guard, and area legislators gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly renovated Fall River National Guard armory, Monday.

Fall River, MA · 6h
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New Bedford Women’s Vital Role in World War II Was Making Gas Masks

Many Portuguese immigrants worked at the company that was the exclusive supplier of molded gas masks to U.S. and Allied forces in World War II.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Vineyard Wind and Revolution Wind Reach Complete Buildout

There were hours of hearings, years of permitting, bluster in Washington, embarrassing mechanical failures and lawsuits galore. But after more than a decade of planning and construction, the nation’s first two large-scale offshore wind energy farms have reached full commercial operation off the Vineyard’s coast. Vineyard Wind and...

Massachusetts · 5h

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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 · 21h

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New Bedford Slams the Door on AI Data Centers as Power, Water, Neighborhood Fears Force Citywide Freeze

New Bedford officials are moving toward a citywide prohibition on data centers, treating it as a temporary pause so planners can write rules for large-scale AI facilities rather than the smaller server rooms assumed when current zoning was adopted. The City Council’s ordinance committee recommended the measure on October 26 after the Planning Board unanimously backed it on October 7, sending it to the full council.

New Bedford, MA · 3d

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Mattapoisett honors all who've answered the call

Boy Scouts from Rochester’s Troop 31 performed the Posting of the Colors. Photos by Tanvi Kulkarni. Showstoppers sang patriotic songs. Select Board Member Nicole Doyon Lynch and state Rep. Mark Sylvia attended. Old Hammondtown Band performed a rendition of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee." Boy Scouts from Rochester’s Troop...

Mattapoisett, MA · 1d

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Letter Brendalee says thank you

To the most “Let’s Do This” Team!! We broke a record in the state, shortest campaign with GREATEST return!!. THANK YOU to our incredible campaign team, my family, our volunteers, and every single person who came out to support a momentum of common sense and accountability! Your dedication showed that our community is ready to stand up, engage, and make our voices heard!

Fairhaven, MA · 1d

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Fall River City Council approves tax factor for FY2027 by 8-1 vote as property values rise

The Fall River City Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2027 tax classification factor at Tuesday’s meeting after the Board of Assessors recommend the maximum allowable shift of 1.75. The Council by a vote of 8-1 (Peckham being the lone no vote) approved the 1.75 factor which puts...

Fall River, MA · 1d

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Brigham nurses speak out after historic strike averted in Boston

Boston, MA · 9h

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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.

Boston, MA · 11h

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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...

Boston, MA · 1d

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What's closed and what's open on Veterans Day today?

Here's a look at what's open and what's closed on Veterans Day today in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts · 1d

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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.

Boston, MA · 3d

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This Magical Christmas Market Is Worth the Trip to Boston

Boston's magical SoWa Christmas Market returns November 20 with over 100 vendors, sparkling holiday lights, festive food, cocktails, and unique gifts. This New England holiday tradition might be worth the road trip!

Boston, MA · 10h

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Boston Named the Nation’s No. 2 Sports City in New WalletHub Rankings

Boston fans have another bragging right. A new study from WalletHub ranks Boston as the second-best sports city in America for 2026, trailing only Los Angeles in the annual report that measures the strength of sports fandom across the country. The personal finance website analyzed 399 cities using more than...

Boston, MA · 1d

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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 · 2d