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Forget Boston — Retire To This Coastal Gem On The Rhode Island Border With Scenic State Parks And Vibrant Cities

Bustling, busy, and expensive: These three words can succinctly describe the experience of many who live in Boston. America's "Cradle of Liberty" may be full of historic charm, great museums, world-class art, and great healthcare, but it's also become priced out for many, with a cost of living that's 49% higher than the national average, according to Payscale. So what's a retiree who wants to live in a coastal Massachusetts county to do? Why, move to Bristol County, Massachusetts, of course! Cities here, like New Bedford, have a lower cost of living than Boston, according to Salary.com, and are perfectly positioned near Rhode Island for great day trips to places like The Breakers. In Bristol County, you've got the best of city life with the perks of being near some great natural beauty, including dense forests and expansive beaches.

Bristol County, MA · 7d
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Knee-deep flooding hits parts of Mass. as torrential rain swamps roads, businesses

Falmouth, MA · 4d

Fox Business

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CVS announces major breakup, pharmacy expert weighs impact on consumers

CVS Health breakup will create separate pharmacy and healthcare companies as industry expert weighs the impact on prescription drug prices, pharmacies and patients.

Woonsocket, RI · 6d

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From Loaves to Living: Historic Sunbeam Bakery To Be Reborn as 37 Apartments After Decades of Decay

The former Sunbeam Bread bakery on Coffin Avenue in New Bedford is closer to becoming a mixed-use property with 37 apartments on its upper floors. On October 15, 2026, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit to convert the upper levels from storage to residential units, citing the housing benefit to the city and neighborhood.

New Bedford, MA · 8d
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General Dynamics Mission Systems Awarded $15m MEDUSA Contract Modification

General Dynamics Mission Systems announced it was awarded a $15 million contract modification to exercise options under a previously awarded contract for the Mining Expendable Delivery Unmanned Submarine Asset (MEDUSA). Building on the prototype, software and engineering work advanced under the July contract modification, this follow-on award continues MEDUSA's maturation...

Quincy, MA · 6d

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Select Board approves business license renewals

The Select Board unanimously approved several categories of business license renewals during its Tuesday, Nov. 3 meeting. Renewals included Class I and Class II car dealership licenses, common victualler licenses, package store licenses, on-premises alcoholic beverage licenses and entertainment licenses. Most of the licenses were renewed for the year ending...

Wareham, MA · 8d

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Fall River barber shop announces when it will be closing

A Fall River barber shop will close its doors at the end of the year after 15 years in business. In a social media post, the owner of All Star Barbers, Steve Grace, reflected on starting the business at age 24 with a passion for cutting hair and a desire to build something special. Over the years, the shop became a place where friendships formed, clients grew up, and barbers developed both personally and professionally.

Fall River, MA · 8d

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New Stores Bring Fresh Shopping Options to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets

WRENTHAM, Mass. — Shoppers visiting Wrentham Village Premium Outlets have two new stores to explore, with Eastern Mountain Sports and Birkenstock officially opening their doors just in time for the holiday shopping season. Two additional retailers, Gong Cha and Jack & Jones, are also preparing to join the popular shopping destination in the coming months.

Wrentham, MA · 9d

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The Medeiros Farm Project: Honoring the Original Intent

Since its inception, I have followed the Medeiros Farm Project with increasing distress at public meetings, at Select Board sessions, and online. The Select Board’s rejection of the design services contract in June was especially upsetting, because moving from conceptual design to final design is the standard next step in municipal building projects like this one.

Seekonk, MA · 8d

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New Bedford shares vacant property strategy at legal conference

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... New Bedford is emerging as a leader in addressing vacant properties. The city has a dedicated staff member focused on reviving empty homes and a new legal internship program to help resolve legal issues these properties face. New Bedford’s efforts were featured at Untangling...

New Bedford, MA · 9d

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Representative Howitt Celebrates Local Manufacturer At Awards Ceremony

Foxborough, MA – Representative Steven S. Howitt is honored to announce that Marzilli Machine Co., Inc. is a 2026 recipient of the "Manufacturer of the Year” Award presented by the Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus. “I was pleased to nominate Marzilli Machine Co., Inc. among many qualified participants across our district for this prestigious award. For many years, Marzilli Machine Co., Inc., based in the Town of Seekonk, has emerged as an exceptional precision manufacturer in the Commonwealth, specializing in aerospace, defense, robotics, and advanced technology manufacturing. I congratulate them on their significant contributions to the industry.”

Massachusetts · 8d

The Standard-Times

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New Bedford's Sunbeam Bread building clears hurdle for 37 apartments

NEW BEDFORD – A plan to convert the former Sunbeam Bread building’s second and third floors into 37 apartments has cleared a permitting hurdle. The sprawling property at 229-241 Coffin Ave. won Zoning Board of Appeals approval to make the change from storage space to apartments on Oct. 15. The bakery closed in 2005. The property’s first floor will continue to be used for commercial/retail. The proposal required a ZBA special permit determination that the benefit to the city and the neighborhood outweighs any adverse effects of the proposed use. The main benefit to the city is the housing provided , according to the owner/applicant. The initial plan included providing 16 parking spaces within a proposed interior garage area on the first floor. Developers added another 12 spots to the plan to bring the total to 28. Question 7: New Bedford, Fairhaven officials say ballot measure helps housing crisis What's next for the proposal The required number of parking spaces is 37, so the applicant/owner will be seeking a special permit from the Planning Board to allow the lesser number. There are 23 spaces already approved for the first-story commercial portion of the building. The owner/applicant is currently conducting a

New Bedford, MA · 9d

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News from Rehoboth Town Nurse

I am sitting down to write to you all on a late October day, with the sun shining and the temperature in the high sixties. My favorite fall day! It hard to believe that we are rapidly approaching the holiday season and the winter season. With that in mind, Id’ like to bring planning for potential power outages and holiday safety to your minds.

Rehoboth, MA · 8d

The Enterprise

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Campello Crossing brings new homes to Brockton

Brockton, MA · 7d

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Brockton Could Land 100 Jobs as Straw-Panel Maker Eyes Old Shoe City

132 Campanelli Industrial Dr. — Approximate Site of Proposed Factory. A company that turns leftover wheat and rice straw into wall and ceiling panels is looking at Brockton as the home for its first U.S. factory, with company executives touring a possible site and local officials predicting roughly 100 jobs once production starts. Durra Panel USA LLC is weighing a warehouse at 132 Campanelli Industrial Drive, where the company would become an anchor tenant in a facility exceeding 300,000 square feet.

Brockton, MA · 10d

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts mom faces up to $20,000 boiler bill after flood: 'I just need heat for the babies'

"My foundation is bowing 2 inches, and we also developed another crack."

Brockton, MA · 9d

Patriot Ledger

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2 new stores just opened at Wrentham Outlets, with more on the way

Two new stores just opened at Wrentham Outlets, with another two slated to open in time for holiday shopping . Owned by Simon Property Group, Wrentham Village Premium Outlets is the biggest outlet mall in New England, complete with over 170 retailers ranging from Gap to Jimmy Choo. Recent new additions include a shoe store and specialty sports gear store, while upcoming openings include one clothing and one dining option. "It's a great time to be a Wrentham shopper as we head into the holiday season," said Todd Putt, General Manager of Wrentham Outlets, in a press release. "The lineup will only keep growing." New stores now open at Wrentham Outlets Birkenstock Birkenstock 's iconic contoured footbed is now available to shop across a variety of sandals, clogs, sneakers, shoes and boots for women, men and kids in Wrentham. The outlet can be found on Wrentham Street between lululemon and New Balance. Eastern Mountain Sports Outdoor lovers can now shop for gear at Eastern Mountain Sports , "an outdoor retailer built around inspiring happiness by connecting people with nature and each other," says the press release. Eastern Mountain Sports is on the other side of lululemon on Wrentham Street, between

Wrentham, MA · 8d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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ALDI opening new location in Massachusetts

ALDI is opening a new location in Massachusetts next week.

Swansea, MA · 14d

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City of Fall River files counterclaim against Northeast Alternatives after $4.6 million lawsuit

The City of Fall River has filed an answer and counterclaim in response to a lawsuit brought by Northeast Alternatives, Inc., the cannabis company that operates a dispensary and related facilities at 999 William S. Canning Boulevard and is seeking the return of more than $4.6 million in community impact fees.

Fall River, MA · 11d