Whitman-Hanson School District lays off 23 due to massive budget gap
The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District has laid off 23 people because of a massive, unexpected budget deficit.
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The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District has laid off 23 people because of a massive, unexpected budget deficit.
The Whitman-Hanson School District is moving ahead with plans to cut 25 jobs to close a $1.4 million budget gap.
Dozens of educators in the Whitman-Hanson school district could lose their jobs in the middle of the year because of a surprising budget issue.
A boil water order has been issued for five Massachusetts towns: Abington, Rockland, Pembroke, Hanson, and Whitman.
A three-sport athlete at Whitman-Hanson High School in Massachusetts has made her senior year a comeback story as she recovered from a debilitating injury.
A resident of Hanson, Massachusetts is being find $100 a day for projecting a Trump campaign image on the town's water tower.
A political sign displaying the message "Trump 2024" was projected onto a Massachusetts water tower for the second night in a row on Saturday.
The school district is hoping the dog can chase off the geese on the athletic fields.
A Hanson man was indicted on federal charges connected to a dogfighting ring, almost a year after federal agents searched his home.
A man is dead after a partial foundation collapse at a construction site in Hanson.
Doug Smith will donate a kidney to his friend and fellow police officer Jonathan Frattasio.
Doug Smith will donate a kidney to his friend and fellow police officer Jonathan Frattasio. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
The Channell Homestead in Hanson is accepting Christmas trees for its farm animals to eat.
What will you be doing with that Christmas tree now that Santa has come and gone?
A Hanson police officer performed an act of kindness on Thursday night.
The police department had previously said Pumpkin would have to be euthanized due to recent behavior.
A bear known as Pumpkin in Hanson was legally killed by a hunter, MassWildlife says.
A bear is on the loose in Hanson and police are planning to kill "Pumpkin."
Police in Hanson say they have no choice but to kill a bear known as Pumpkin.
Some in Hanson are not happy with the decision to kill the bear that has "a taste for livestock."
Federal agents were seen searching a home in Hanson for several hours Wednesday.
Federal agents executed a search at a home in Hanson. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide in connection with a deadly 2023 crash in Woburn.
Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
The WBZ Weather Team is issuing a NEXT Weather Alert for the likelihood of some thunderstorms Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Some business groups are objecting to the paper bag fee that's part of an environmental bond bill in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Jennifer Penton was arraigned Wednesday on a perjury charge in connection to the investigation into the death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
Today is One Boston Day, a day for the city to remember the lives lost in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and encourage acts of kindness in the community.
Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide in connection with a deadly 2023 crash in Woburn.
Some business groups are objecting to the paper bag fee that's part of an environmental bond bill in Massachusetts.
The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
The Boston Celtics will play the Philadelphia 76ers in round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.