Newton’s Northland project reaches construction in Upper Falls
Northland’s Upper Falls project is under construction, with a May 20 topping-off milestone and Newton records showing 822 units, 145 affordable homes.
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Newton considers letting raised beds sit closer to lot lines
In Newton, MA, city leaders are debating whether raised garden beds should count as structures, a change that could free up small yards. The ordinance is still pending.
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Wilmington buys Sciarappa Farm for nearly $11M, keeping 63 acres near I-93
Wilmington MA – The town spent nearly $11 million to buy Sciarappa Farm, blocking proposed development at 333 Andover Street and keeping 63 acres near I-93 in town hands.
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Newton’s biggest housing project tops off first building as Pattern District takes shape
Newton Upper Falls – Northland says the first Pattern District building topped off May 20, marking visible progress on the 822-unit project.
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North Dartmouth’s State Road crypto ATM faces removal after Dartmouth ban
Dartmouth’s June 2 Town Meeting approved a crypto ATM ban, and town records point to the EcoATM at 506 State Road as the local example.
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Shirley weighs new street-tree and stone-wall rules after spring warrant push
Shirley MA – The Planning Board is still working on proposed street-tree and stone-wall bylaws, with June 17 now the next meeting to watch.
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Boston budget hits June 10 deadline as revenue falls and cuts loom
City Council must act today on Mayor Wu’s FY27 budget as local revenue falls, health costs rise, and school and grant cuts hang in the balance.
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North Dartmouth road paving starts June 9 on Slocum Road and 11 nearby streets
North Dartmouth MA – Dartmouth’s six-week paving job starts June 9, bringing weekday parking bans, signed detours, and slower travel on Slocum Road and 11 other streets.
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Shirley revisits proposed tree and stonewall bylaw as board keeps it moving
Shirley MA – Planning Board revisited a proposed tree and stonewall bylaw on June 3, with June 17 next and no final town vote confirmed.
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Newton Approves FY27 Budget, Setting Up School and Facility Planning
Newton MA – The FY2027 budget is now in effect, boosting school funding and setting aside planning money for Ward/Underwood, Newton South, and police facilities.
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Shirley families face Ayer-Shirley school budget pressure ahead of June 17
Shirley families are still waiting for a final Ayer-Shirley budget picture, with a June 17 meeting ahead and proposed FY27 assessment pressure.
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Boston budget vote heads to June 10 as council weighs cuts, reserves and school staffing
Boston’s FY27 budget is still unresolved after a delayed council vote. The June 10 decision could shape school staffing, grants, youth jobs and reserves.
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Boston budget fight deepens as Council delays $4.9B vote before June 10
Boston MA – City Council postponed a vote on Mayor Wu’s $4.9 billion FY27 budget, leaving grant cuts and other program changes unresolved ahead of June 10.
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Springfield adopts $1.04B FY27 budget, adds permitting, health staff
Springfield’s FY27 budget is now adopted at $1.04 billion, with school funding, online permitting upgrades and environmental health staffing.
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Shirley boards to weigh cemetery lamp ban, metal-detecting rules June 9
Shirley MA – A June 9 agenda could tighten cemetery decoration rules and update metal-detecting signs, but no rule has been adopted yet.
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Springfield Union Station arrests spark debate over fare-free PVTA buses
Springfield MA – A June 3 city response to eight arrests in 48 hours at Union Station has renewed debate over PVTA’s fare-free Try Transit service.
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Ayer-Shirley school budget shortfall heads toward June 17 meeting
The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee is facing a FY25 budget shortfall, a non-unit pay vote and AFSCME bargaining ahead of its June 17 meeting.
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Shirley renters can apply for up to $500 a month in 2026 aid
Shirley is accepting 2026 rental aid applications now, and eligible renters can seek up to $500 a month as the town reviews files on a rolling basis.
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Boston’s World Cup plan closes Summer Street at South Station on match days
Boston MA – Summer Street by South Station will close or partly close on seven World Cup match days starting June 13, changing commuter and delivery access.
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Worcester’s first $1B budget puts roads, schools and police HQ in focus
Worcester’s proposed FY27 budget tops $1 billion for the first time, but council review is still underway as road, school and safety spending takes shape.
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Worcester adds June bulk-waste drop-off hours in Millbury Street pilot
Worcester is adding Thursday and Friday bulk-waste appointments in June at the Millbury Street center, giving residents more weekday access during a pilot.
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DOJ sues four states over undercover plates for federal agents
The Justice Department sued Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington over confidential plates for some federal agents, setting up a new legal clash.