Somerville Moves 3 Polling Sites To Create More Social Distancing
Three Somerville polling sites are being moved to give voters more room to social distance.
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Three Somerville polling sites are being moved to give voters more room to social distance.
Legislation to require the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to create regulations to improve hospital signs, lighting and surveillance has passed the state Senate.
People living in high-risk communities for coronavirus are worried about the recent uptick in positive cases.
Despite the slowest reopening in the state, the city of Somerville was declared a COVID-19 "red zone" on the state's map that tracks virus spread Wednesday night.
Tufts University will provide free coronavirus testing to the surrounding community starting Tuesday.
Activists, community leaders, and residents took to the streets of Boston and Somerville on Sunday, calling for an extension of the Massachusetts Eviction Moratorium.
A Somerville police officer faces an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon charge for allegedly using pepper spray on a suspect who was already in custody and wearing handcuffs, authorities said.
The Green Line extension, a $2.3 billion project that expands service for 4.7 miles into Somerville and Medford, is now 50% complete.
A Somerville man was killed in a rock climbing accident in New Hampshire.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said Cambridge, Newton, Somerville and Watertown have been elevated to high risk for the mosquito-borne disease after four new cases arose.
Many gym-goers in Somerville were up early Tuesday to enjoy the first day of Phase 3 Part 1 in the city.
A Somerville gym owner said the next several weeks will be crucial for his business to survive.
Somerville will soon be looking to its sewage for warning signs of a potential coronavirus surge in the community.
The T's "Rapid Response Bus Lanes Program" will create new bus lanes in Boston, Chelsea, Everett and Somerville.
Somerville may move to a limited Phase 3 reopening - including gyms and indoor recreation facilities - as soon as Sept. 8
Community members protested as Tufts University welcomes students back to campus.
A parents' group called "Bring Kids Back Massachusetts" gathered on the steps of the State House to push for schools to open their doors to students in the fall.
Phase 3 in Somerville was supposed to start Monday but for the third time, the city decided to delay it.
The city is encouraging gyms to hold outdoor classes with as many as 25 people.
The superintendent said in-person schooling for everyone is now off the table.
Mayor Joe Curtatone said he wants to see coronavirus numbers stay steady or trend downward.
Boston gyms allowed to open in Phase 3 are preparing for Monday.
Somerville continues to take a cautious approach to reopening businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
The city will begin Phase 3 of reopening on July 13 at the earliest.
Four people were injured after a shooting in Somerville late Thursday.
A large group of teens took over a McDonald's in Lynn, Massachusetts, and some are seen on social media videos assaulting an employee.
With new businesses and places to live popping up, some believe downtown Boston is one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live, work and play in the city.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his answers on a questionnaire.
A new production of "Eleanor" at Central Square Theater is providing an intimate look at the longest serving First Lady in American history.
More flight delays are expected at Logan Airport in Boston Tuesday, a day after ground stops at airports in the New York City area led to major delays.
There are new businesses and places to live in downtown Boston.
A large group of teens took over a McDonald's in Lynn and some were seen assaulting an employee.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his answers on a questionnaire.
More flight delays are expected at Logan Airport in Boston Tuesday, a day after ground stops at airports in the New York City area led to major delays.
A social media account impersonating a small business in Quincy has been removed. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
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.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.