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53 Massachusetts Firefighters Graduate From State Fire Academy; Hopedale and Danvers Recruits Honored

STOW — Fifty-three firefighters from communities across Massachusetts graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy this week, completing intensive training designed to prepare them for structure fires, hazardous materials incidents, rescues and other emergencies. State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine announced the graduations Friday, Nov. 6, recognizing new call, volunteer...

Massachusetts · 23h
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WWLP

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MassDEP awards over $130,000 for reuse and repair projects to reduce waste

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has awarded over $130,000 in microgrants to organizations and communities to reduce waste through donation and repair services.

Massachusetts · 1d

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Opinion/Guest column: High school annexes right course for MA voke ed

Massachusetts has an affordability crisis, and many of its causes – like tariffs, interest rates and foreign wars – are out of our hands at the state and local level. What we can control is whether we have the skilled workers to build what we need to bring down the cost of living. We need more housing, and that takes carpenters, plumbers and electricians. We need cheaper, more reliable energy, and that takes the electricians and HVAC technicians to build and maintain it. We need nurses and health aides to staff our hospitals and nursing homes. These are local, blue-collar answers to our nationwide problem, and the young people who could fill those jobs are sitting in Massachusetts’ high schools. Unfortunately, too many of these young people can’t get the necessary training. For years, vocational technical schools across the commonwealth have turned away qualified applicants because there aren’t enough seats. Some years, waitlists have swelled to more than 10,000 students for the state’s vocational high schools. Families know the story all too well: A student who wants to learn a trade applies, lands on a waitlist and spends four years in a school that can’t offer what they wanted. Last

Massachusetts · 2d

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Leominster Breaks Ground Nov. 19 on New Fall Brook Elementary, Replacing 1966 Building

Leominster is set to break ground on its new Fall Brook Elementary School on Nov. 19, marking the start of construction after five years of planning and design work. The public, students, parents and municipal officials are all welcome to attend the ceremony at the school site, which organizers say will go forward rain or shine.

Leominster, MA · 2d
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Crafting Your Home

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Winter Shutoff Protections Start Nov. 15 in Massachusetts and New Jersey, While Connecticut's Run Through May 1

Massachusetts and New Jersey bar winter utility shutoffs from Nov. 15 to Mar. 15, while Connecticut hardship customers are protected Nov. 1 to May 1.

New Jersey · 2h

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GBH Daily: 10 years of legal weed

This is a web edition of GBH Daily, a weekday newsletter bringing you local stories you can trust so you can stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. ☀️Sunny and cool, with highs in the 50s. Sunset is at 4:28 p.m. This week we’ll be taking a deeper look at the...

Massachusetts · 1d

Stateline

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Voters approve housing bond measures but reject easing lot-size and environmental rules

Voters in California, Hawaii and Rhode Island gave the go-ahead last week for bond measures aimed at boosting the housing supply and homeownership. But a California measure to cut back on the state’s decades-old environmental law to spur housing development and a Massachusetts proposal to loosen minimum lot-size rules both failed.

California · 17h

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Can Massachusetts build its way out of a housing crisis? Local experts weigh in

For prospective homebuyers and renters in Massachusetts, housing costs remain a major challenge as prices rise and inventory remains tight.

Massachusetts · 2h

WWLP 22News

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November declared as Massachusetts Oyster Month by Governor Healey

BOSTON (WWLP) – Governor Healey has declared November as Massachusetts Oyster Month to recognize the cultural, economic, and ecological importance of shellfish cultivation in the Commonwealth. State officials and aquaculture representatives celebrated the declaration at the Copley Square Farmers Market in Boston, where attendees participated in oyster shucking demonstrations...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Natick town government meetings for week of Nov. 9, 2026

A sampling of Natick town government meetings and agenda items for the week of Nov. 9, 2026 (Review all meetings & agendas):. Council on Aging Board (Nov. 9, 2pm, Community-Senior Center & online) Town Staff Report – Donna Tarutz, Director Council on Aging and Human Services; Subcommittee and Workgroup Reports...

Natick, MA · 1d

WBUR

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Healey's climate chief gives departing address, with future of the Cabinet role unclear

Melissa Hoffer, the nation's first Cabinet-level climate chief, used her final day in the Healey administration to deliver a message to Massachusetts environmental advocates: The transition to a cleaner economy cannot succeed politically unless people understand that climate action and affordability go hand in hand. Speaking Monday during a virtual...

Massachusetts · 2h

CBS Boston

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Eversource continues expansion of smart meters in Mass. homes

Eversource is continuing its expansion of smart meter technology across Massachusetts designed to give customers more control over their power usage.

Massachusetts · 14h

Main Street Dollars

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The FTC, Michigan and Massachusetts warn Medicare enrollees about fake calls and lookalike sites before the Dec. 7 deadline, and Michigan says to call 1-800-MEDICARE directly

Medicare open enrollment runs through Dec. 7, and the Federal Trade Commission, Michigan regulators and the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol have all put out warnings about fake Medicare calls and lookalike websites. Michigan’s advice is the simplest: hang up on an unexpected caller and call 1-800-MEDICARE directly. The warnings point to the same trap. A […]

Michigan · 23h

Cape Cod Times

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Cape Cod may get rain instead of Thanksgiving snow, almanac says

Will it snow on Cape Cod on Thanksgiving this year? Don't count on it, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac . Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26, this year, and travelers across the country could encounter "a mix of sunshine, rain, and snow" over the course of the holiday week, per the Old Farmer's Almanac Thanksgiving Weather Forecast . The long-range outlook is based on solar science, climatology, and meteorology. The week of Thanksgiving is typically one of the busiest travel periods of the year. If you're planning a trip, be sure to check the forecast regularly as the holiday approaches, so you can prepare for potential weather-related travel snags. Snow could fall in parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, while Alaska is also expected to see some flakes near the end of November, the almanac said. Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for Massachusetts with less than a month to go to Thanksgiving. Will it snow in Massachusetts on Thanksgiving? What Old Farmer's Almanac says Snow is unlikely to fall in Massachusetts this Thanksgiving. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac's long-range forecast , Bay Staters can expect a rainy but mild-temperatured holiday. In the western portion of

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 2d

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State Fire Marshal Jon Davine Announces Retirement

STOW—The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the retirement of State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine after a career of nearly 30 years in the Massachusetts fire service. Davine, an Adams native, will step down as Massachusetts' 19th state fire marshal on Jan. 22, 2027. He graduated from Hoosac Valley in 1989.

Massachusetts · 2d

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Democrats flexed their muscle across New England. Here’s the new map | Bay State Briefing

Good Monday morning, everyone. You already know that it was a big Election Day for Democrats nationwide, as a historic Blue Wave catapulted them to substantial majorities on Capitol Hill. But it was also a big night for Democrats in state capitols and governors' offices across the nation. And there's...

Massachusetts · 1d

Harvard Crimson

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Healey, Markey Cruise to Reelection in Massachusetts Midterms

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly reelected Gov. Maura T. Healey ’92 and Sen. Ed J. Markey (D-Mass.) in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with the two incumbents winning 62 and 63 percent of the vote, respectively. The two celebrated their victories at a joint election watch party in Boston, with both races...

Massachusetts · 3d

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Community Forum to Explore Privacy Concerns Over Flock Surveillance Cameras

Indivisible Hingham Hull will host an educational forum on the growing use of Flock, AI-powered surveillance cameras, and the privacy concerns they raise in communities across Massachusetts. A representative from the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (ACLU) will discuss how Flock cameras work, concerns about privacy and surveillance, and...

Hingham, MA · 18h

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Moving to South Worcester: What to Expect in a Mixed-Use Neighborhood Near Holy Cross and Main South

South Worcester does not always make the shortlist when people first look at Worcester neighborhoods, and that is part of its appeal. It is a mixed-use, working neighborhood just south of downtown, close to the College of the Holy Cross and right next to Main South. This guide covers how South Worcester developed, what it is like to live there today, and what to plan for if you are moving in.

Worcester, MA · 16h

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Many People Drive Past George’s Coney Island in Worcester Without Knowing It’s Massachusetts History

A neon sign shaped like a hand holding a hot dog has been glowing over one city street in Massachusetts for generations. The counter beneath it has served hot dogs with chili sauce since 1918. That’s more than a century of one simple idea done well. The wooden booths inside...

Worcester, MA · 6d