Proposed legislation would ban ICE agents from wearing masks in Massachusetts

ATTLEBORO, Mass. - A state lawmaker filed a bill to ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from covering their faces in Massachusetts. The bill states a law enforcement officer cannot wear any mask or personal disguise while interacting...

The Largest Construction Projects in Massachusetts

This is an expanded version of the list that appears in the BBJ's print edition. Information for this list was obtained from construction firm representatives. Dollar value refers to total value of construction costs for that project.

Pima County 2022 road rage suspect arrested in Massachusetts

MILFORD, Mass. (KVOA) - Giovanni Cardona, wanted in Arizona for a 2022 road rage shooting, was captured by Milford Police in Massachusetts. According to the Milford Police Department, at 11:04 a.m. on July 8, 2025, the Milford police received a...

West Nile Virus detected in Bristol County, Massachusetts

West Nile Virus was detected in Bristol County, Massachusetts for the first time in 2025. A mosquito sample tested positive for West Nile in Swansea on July 2. Even with that positive sample, the risk of WNV remains low across all of Massachusetts...

Massachusetts’ annual tax-free weekend set for August 9 & 10

By Canton Citizen Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10, are the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday thanks to actions taken by the Massachusetts Legislature last week. During the holiday, the state’s 6.25 percent sales...

Massachusetts pizza chef recognized among world's best

Massachusetts chef Juan Gabriel Perez has again made the list of the top 100 pizza chefs in the world.Perez, who runs Posto in Somerville, has been making pizzas for nearly 15 years. Perez was honored with the No. 54 spot on a list of the top 100...

Fresh numbers show sharp decline in opioid overdose deaths in Massachusetts

BOSTON — Massachusetts experienced a more than 36% decrease in opioid-related overdose deaths in 2024, the state Substance Addiction Services Bureau reported Wednesday. The federal data shows that opioid-related overdose deaths dropped to the...

This Massachusetts Pizza Chef Made List of Best in the World

Massachusetts is a spectacular place to live. Residents and visitors alike enjoy vast and various landscapes from sandy Cape Cod beaches to the iconic Boston skyline, and the hidden beauty of the Berkshire mountains. From historic landmarks,...

Chaos In Court: Massachusetts Lawyers’ Strike Frees Alleged Drug Dealers And Abusers

Four individuals with charges including drug distribution and domestic abuse were released from jail in Boston due to a six-week “work stoppage” by court-appointed public defenders, CBS reported. Eighteen more defendants are slated for release...

Massachusetts teen flying around the world detained by Chilean authorities in Antarctica

A teen from Massachusetts is currently being detained by authorities in Antarctica. Ethan Guo is accused of violating numerous laws while trying to fly to all seven continents. According to his lawyer, Guo experienced in-flight complications and...

Tariff fallout leads to layoffs at Massachusetts concrete firm

Dive Brief: Pittsfield, Massachusetts-based Unistress Corp. and its subsidiary, Berkshire Concrete Corp., are laying off 233 workers, according to a Massachusetts Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification notice filed for the week ending June 27....

Massachusetts public safety officials warn against do-it-yourself fireworks

Consumer fireworks of all kinds are illegal in Massachusetts and can pose a danger to those using them. According to state public safety officials, there were more than 550 fires and explosions caused by the devices in the past five years. Six...

Massachusetts to honour Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday with launch of Global Year of Compassion

Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 4: The Massachusetts State House will host a special tribute titled “Year of Compassion: A Massachusetts Tribute to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama,” on July 10, marking the official launch of the Global Year of...

Paddleboarders encounter great white shark off Massachusetts beach

WCVB, MADELEINE CRONIN, SHARKTIVITY, CNN By Emily Maher Click here for updates on this story FALMOUTH, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Two college students who were paddleboarding off the coast of Cape Cod photographed a surprising close encounter with a...

FKO Celebrates First-ever Graduation of OST Apprenticeship Program in Massachusetts

For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) proudly celebrated a historic milestone on June 5, 2025, with the graduation of the first cohort of its registered apprenticeship program for the Out-of-School Time (OST) workforce- Massachusetts and the country’s...

Massachusetts Sells The Worst Cheese Brand In America

For many Massachusetts residents, cheese is an essential kitchen item, and cheese will be a big part of many picnics and cookouts this summer. Whether it's a topping on grilled hamburgers, part of kids' snacks, or featured in wine tastings, cheese...

Venomous snake warning in Massachusetts city after dogs attacked

Towns To Stay Away From If You're Buying A Home In Massachusetts

Here's a quick question for my fellow Massachusetts residents: Are you getting ready to, or are already in the process of, buying your first home? Consider yourself lucky if you're doing it in Berkshire County. As many of you know who have already...

Massachusetts Pirates blow out Iowa Barnstormers in Lowell, 54-31

The Massachusetts Pirates figured to have an easy night against the Iowa Barnstormers on Thursday during Indoor Football League action. And that’s exactly what happened. The Pirates scored on their second play and never looked back en route to a...

Nationwide Ritz Cracker Recall Absolutely Includes Massachusetts

Listen up, Massachusetts residents! Another voluntary recall has been announced on a food product. This particular snack cracker is being pulled from stores nationwide as it has an undeclared allergen that over 3 million Americans suffer from....