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Leaf Blower Complaints on Rise

This year — the first year of the complete gas-powered leaf blower ban — the town received more complaints than ever before through its online reporting system, according to Health Department Director Wes Chen. In total, residents submitted 243 complaints in 2026, he said, explaining to the Select...

Belmont, MA · 1d

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FAA lifts nationwide ground stop after four hours; all flights to resume departures

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, citing safety issues as apparent communication issues are impacting Air Traffic Control.

Boston, MA · 5h

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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 · 2d

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7 Historic Massachusetts Blizzards That People Who Lived Through Them May Never Forget

Massachusetts has experienced blizzards that stopped traffic, interrupted public transport, and changed ordinary errands into days of waiting. Their histories are not interchangeable. Some brought exceptional snow to Boston; others were most severe on the South Shore, Cape, or islands. These seven events are documented in government, climate-center, and weather...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Snapshots: Newton Veterans Day 2026

Newton men and women have served the nation in battle since the nation was born. And on Thursday, the city paused for its annual appreciation of those men and women as the country marked Veterans Day 2026. In November 1919, one year after hostilities ended in World War I, President...

Newton, MA · 1d

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Porter Square Sub Shop Replaces Half Shell After Nearly 30 Years on Mass. Ave.

1760A Massachusetts Ave. — Approximate Site of Sub Shop Takeover. A sandwich shop is moving into one of Porter Square's most familiar addresses. The Sub Shop plans to open its first brick-and-mortar location this month at 1760A Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, taking over the spot long occupied by The Half Shell, the pizza-and-subs institution that closed after nearly 30 years in business.

Cambridge, MA · 2d

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Baseball Announces 2027 Signing Class

BRIGHTON, Mass. — Boston College Baseball head coach Todd Interdonato announced the signing of eight newcomers to the 2027 class. The eight-person signing class features four position players and four pitchers. "The 2027 HS class is a celebration for these young men and their families getting the opportunity to...

Brighton, MA · 1d

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An air-rifle hunt of rats in West Somerville is getting the fire-when-ready signal

It’s about to be hunting season in West Somerville – for rats. An order for pest control company sharpshooters to kill rats with air rifles was sent to committee Thursday by the City Council, proposed by Ward 7 city councilor Emily Hardt as a follow-up to a ban on poisons that might travel up the food chain and kill animals other than rats: If one method of control is taken away, another must take its place.

Somerville, MA · 7h

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Owner seeks zoning that would transform former Muzi site

Since the shuttering of the Muzi auto dealership five years ago this month, the 10-acre parcel at 557 Highland Ave. has had more sightings of coyotes than it has of construction workers. The owners of the vacant property hope to change that scenario by bringing a zoning package to Town...

Needham, MA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Spacious condo life awaits in a Four Corners Victorian

Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. 11 Gaylord St. in Four Corners, built in 1910. Photos from Bayside Properties. By John P. Forry. Reporter Correspondent. A curved bay window and an arched foyer give the second-floor condo...

Boston, MA · 1d

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Parking at 350 Rindge project may be tighter than thought, and loss of a grocery store causes worry

While an all-affordable apartment building proposed for North Cambridge was greeted warmly by Planning Board members on Tuesday, there’s a potential problem with its parking plan, and members of the public are worried about the multiyear absence of the area’s nearest grocery store and restaurant. The proposed 10-story...

Cambridge, MA · 1d

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Massachusetts woman is all about family after winning first $1 million on new State Lottery game

The Thanksgiving and Christmas season has become synonymous with family which makes a recent big State Lottery win all the more heartwarming. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Nathalie Hession of Arlington has claimed the first $1,000,000 prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “Jingle Jumbo Bucks 100X” scratch ticket game that went on sale October 27.

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Longtime New England staple Papa Gino's soon to have new owner

Papa Gino's, the longtime New England staple that has struggled financially in recent years, will soon have a new owner. Craveworthy Brands, which owns multiple restaurant brands across the country, announced this week that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats (NEAE) LLC, the pizza chain's parent company. Craveworthy will take over more than 160 restaurants -- including Papa Gino's and its sister D'Angelos -- as part of the deal.

Dedham, MA · 2d

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Finance Committee Discusses Newton Elected Officials’ Salaries

The Newton Finance Committee met Monday to discuss compensation for the mayor, city councilors, and school committee members, reviewing a proposal to create a blue ribbon commission that would advise the council on whether to adjust elected officials’ salaries. Ward 4 Councilor-at-Large Joshua Krintzman raised the issue of declining...

Newton, MA · 8h

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Family-Run Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts That Locals Refuse To Trade For Anywhere Else

One pizza kitchen on this list is run by a brother and sister. Honestly, that makes a slice sound like a family reunion. Another family spot serves honey lavender duck beside wood-fired pizza, and I love that kind of surprise. Each of these eight Italian restaurants in Massachusetts is family-owned...

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Cambridge Resident Engages Neighbors With Educational Flag Display

You never know which flag you’ll see flying when passing by this house in Cambridge.

Cambridge, MA · 11h

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Hateful message targeting Dominicans and Puerto Ricans found in Boston

A message found on a wall in Boston's Back Bay expresses hate toward Dominicans and Puerto Ricans. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn shared video after finding the graffiti, condemning it and calling for its removal. The words "Boston hates Dominicans and Puerto Ricans" and "by white people" were written on...

Boston, MA · 20h

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Needham nonprofit that helps homeless people settles into its own home

After years of borrowing or renting spaces to store supplies for serving people experiencing homelessness in Boston, Needham-based nonprofit Generic Ministry has found its own home. The organization recently moved into a brick-and-mortar facility, and will welcome the community into the furnished space at 292 Reservoir St. during an open...

Needham, MA · 2d

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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 · 2d