Massachusetts' fireworks ban comes with fines and punishment for selling or possession
Massachusetts is the only state in the country where it's illegal to sell, use or have fireworks as a private citizen. The law has been on the books since 1943.
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Massachusetts is the only state in the country where it's illegal to sell, use or have fireworks as a private citizen. The law has been on the books since 1943.
State health officials say Triple E virus from mosquitos has been found in the town of Carver, with no human cases reported yet. WBZ's Courtney Cole has this and more top stories -- Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
WBZ's Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
Homeowners across the state who rallied on Beacon Hill asking for help to pay for their crumbling foundations may soon see some relief.
With Joey Chestnut banned from the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Geoffrey Esper is a contender for the win.
WBZ's Eric Fisher has your latest weather forecast.
Worcester officials are warning the public to be cautious this holiday weekend after three explosive devices were found Tuesday. WBZ's Courtney Cole has this and more top stories -- Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
WBZ's Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
Massachusetts Col. John Mawn Jr. announced Tuesday that trooper Proctor was relieved of duty. WBZ's Penny Kmitt reports.
The Canton Fire Department said the man's vital signs improved as he was rushed to Boston Medical Center for surgery. WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
For years, Dora Aguilar's day care never really thrived. Eventually, she discovered the Amplify LatinX small business program. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is warning residents of possible measles exposure after an international traveler was diagnosed.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is warning residents of possible measles exposure after an international traveler was diagnosed.
The beaches include two in Dorchester and four stretches of Wollaston Beach in Quincy. Swimming in the water there could increase your risk of getting sick.
WBZ's Eric Fisher has your latest weather forecast.
A new housing complex for Boston citizens over the age of 62 in the LGBTQ+ community opened Friday in Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood.
A man died from life-threatening injuries Friday in Manchester, New Hampshire, after being shot by the police. WBZ's Courtney Cole has this and more top stories -- Jason Mikell has your latest headlines.
WBZ's Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
WBZ's Eric Fisher has your latest weather forecast.
The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down late Wednesday night in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
A question on minimum wage that could land on the November ballot calls for all workers in Massachusetts to earn at least $15 an hour.
An oyster farm on Boston's South Shore is shipping their harvest around the country.
Island Creek Oysters of Duxbury was the first oyster farm on the South Shore. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
President Biden's decision to pardon LGBTQ+ servicemembers convicted for their sexual orientation is being celebrated by members of the armed forces in Massachusetts.
WBZ's Eric Fisher has your latest weather forecast.
Dominic Canzone homered, Logan Gilbert allowed one run on three hits in 6 1/3 innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Sunday.
A teenager drowned Saturday at Houghton's Pond in Milton while swimming with a group of friends less than two weeks after graduating from Quincy High School.
Police say a man stole a car in Mattapan, then ran down a woman who was walking on the sidewalk.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Police say a man stole a car in Mattapan, then ran down a woman who was walking on the sidewalk.
A teenager drowned Saturday at Houghton's Pond in Milton while swimming with a group of friends less than two weeks after graduating from Quincy High School.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Sen. Ed Markey, who is seeking another term in office.
Scotland may have lost 1-0 to Morocco in a World Cup match at Boston Stadium on Friday, but fans said they're most upset about leaving New England.
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.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Dominic Canzone homered, Logan Gilbert allowed one run on three hits in 6 1/3 innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Sunday.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Connelly Early gave up two hits and a run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Saturday night.
Ranger Suarez carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Friday night.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a go-ahead RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 win Thursday.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
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.