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David Modica's viral moment made people realize the state law means you have to permit for housing, but you don't actually have to build any.
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David Modica's viral moment made people realize the state law means you have to permit for housing, but you don't actually have to build any.
The Abbot Library in Marblehead will close its doors in December if the town can't come up with an override to fix their roughly $7 million budget deficit.
Marblehead's Select Board declared an emergency, which grants the town permission to dump snow into the harbor.
Police in Marblehead, Massachusetts say a 12-year-old set multiple fires over the span of a week at a church in town.
Fort Sewall has been in Marblehead, Massachusetts for 381 years. It played a significant role in the War of 1812.
A 16-year-old boy is charged with operating under the influence after a crash in Marblehead, Massachusetts that killed a 13-year-old girl.
Nestled inside iconic Marblehead Harbor sits a seafood market serving up what might be some of the freshest seafood in all of New England.
The Marblehead School Committee is considering a policy that could strictly limit what flags can be displayed in the district's schools.
Two sixth graders at the Epstein Hillel School in Marblehead won an invention contest competing against kids from across North America.
Students on the Marblehead High School track and field team came together this week to surprise a beloved member of their community with an unexpected gift.
The popular Joe Frogger cookie can be traced back to colonial times in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
After more than two weeks, teachers and students headed back to class Wednesday in two Massachusetts communities after a teacher strike ended.
Marblehead and Beverly students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, November 27.
Striking teachers are going without pay, as school committee members say it's illegal to pay an employee who is on strike.
Parents took part in a vigil Sunday evening outside a Massachusetts elementary school, as they hope the teachers union and school committee can come to an agreement to end the teacher strike before Thanksgiving.
A school committee member from Beverly has spoken out against her colleagues after Beverly and Marblehead committees said they are not closer to a deal.
Gloucester students will be back in school Monday after the teacher strike ended.
As teacher strikes continue in three North Shore communities in Massachusetts, non-union employees at the schools like bus drivers and cafeteria workers are still hard at work.
Schools in three Massachusetts communities are closed yet again, and the pressure is mounting for striking teachers and their school committees to reach contract deals.
Teachers in Gloucester held a vigil to thank parents and students for the sacrifices they are making during their strike.
School is closed Monday in three Massachusetts communities on the North Shore as the teacher strike begins its second week.
As teacher strikes in Marblehead, Gloucester and Beverly continue, teachers' unions and school committees are reporting slow progress.
As teacher strikes in Marblehead, Gloucester and Beverly continue, teachers' unions and school committees are reporting slow progress.
Amid the teacher strike in three Massachusetts communities, one was able to have some sense of normalcy as their football team played under the Friday night lights.
Fines are adding up for teachers unions in two Massachusetts communities, as school remains closed in the three communities that are on strike.
Here's everything you need to know about traffic, road closures, and transportation options for the World Cup 2026 matches in Boston.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
There's good news in the weather forecast for Scotland vs. Haiti, the first World Cup match scheduled at Boston Stadium.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after an armed robbery at a lemonade stand in South Boston, police said.
Ipswich school officials said a key piece of evidence, a receipt, was time stamped 20 minutes after parents learned their sons violated MIAA rules.
Here's everything you need to know about getting tickets to a FIFA World Cup match in Boston.
Boston is hosting the FIFA Fan Festival throughout group play, inviting soccer fans to enjoy 2026 World Cup matches in the heart of the city.
Here's where to find Boston's official World Cup watch parties, as well as bars and restaurants that are showing the soccer matches.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
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.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
South Shore natives and MasterChef winners Jesse Rosenwald and Jessica Bosworth are no strangers to the kitchen.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
The home of the New England Patriots and the Revolution has a new look as the World Cup gets underway.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.