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See all homes sold in Middlesex County, April 28 to May 4
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from April 28 to May 4. There were 225 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,372-square-foot home on Hardy Pond Road in Waltham that sold for $800,000.
What is ‘tranq’ and why do police carry wound care kits because of it?
About four months ago, the Beverly Police Department received dreaded but expected news. Two samples of suspected fentanyl the city submitted to Brandeis University’s Street Check program had tested positive for xylazine, or “tranq.”. It was only a matter of time. The non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer, an extremely sedating...
23-year-old detained at Northeastern's commencement at Fenway Park
A week after police arrested nearly 100 protesters at Northeastern, the school held its commencement exercises Sunday at Fenway Park for the fourth consecutive year, and one person was detained during that ceremony. Boston police told NBC10 Boston they detained a 23-year-old but did not say why. Video shows a...
Cool Sunday morning before evening rain
Another cooler weekend day heading our way. While Sunday morning will be mainly dry and cloudy, rain will be moving in by the afternoon and becoming more widespread into the evening. Highs on Sunday will be in the mid-50s. By sunrise Monday, the rain will be winding down. Once skies...
Massachusetts man awaiting extradition to Vermont in connection with 2023 shootout
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A Massachusetts man is waiting to be extradited to Vermont for an alleged connection to a 2023 shootout in Burlington. Walter Jones, 28, of Springfield was arrested on March 19. Massachusetts court records show he was the subject of a warrant as a fugitive from justice.
Boston Weekend Weather Mix: Sunny Start Yields to Overcast Skies and Rain Threats
Bostonians looking for a break from the workweek grind have a mixed bag of weather to navigate this weekend, starting with "cool breezes" off the water on a mostly sunny Saturday, followed by an overcast afternoon, as per the National Weather Service. The temperatures are expected to reach a high near 56 degrees, but with the east wind around 9 mph, it might feel a bit brisk for those planning outdoor activities.
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