Vitolo Cements Hold on Brookline Seat, Runs Unopposed

State Rep. Tommy Vitolo heads into reelection unopposed, cementing his hold on Brookline's House seat. No challenger has filed against him, according to a Brookline.News report circulated Thursday, underscoring his entrenchment in one of the state's most politically engaged towns. Separ…

Dover Select Board unanimously hires climate planning firm, adopts native planting policy

Dover Select Board approves climate planning contract, native planting policy, and tightens drought enforcement at July 23 meeting.

Wellesley Recreation Commission debates opening Morse's Pond to non-resident day passes

Wellesley Recreation Commission reviews Morse's Pond access policy and camp finances at mid-summer meeting.

Stoughton Select Board Votes 3-0 to Enter Executive Session on Personnel Talks

Stoughton Select Board skips all public business and adjourns into executive session.

Needham Conservation Commission Unanimously Backs Pollard School Geothermal Wells Under Article 97

Needham Conservation Commission unanimously backs Pollard Middle School geothermal wells under Article 97, clearing a required local hurdle.

Foxborough Planning Board Approves Downtown Mixed-Use Permit at Former Raycraft Press Building

Foxborough Planning Board approves downtown mixed-use permit and hears years of frustration over stalled Lawson Farms subdivision.

Bellingham Planning Board Continues Toll Brothers Subdivision Hearing, Eyes Phasing Overhaul

Bellingham Planning Board advances Toll Brothers' 171-unit Red Mill subdivision toward a phasing overhaul that could shorten the project by four years.

Weymouth Secures $65 Million Land Sale For Naval Station Redevelopment

Weymouth secured major funding tied to the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station redevelopment this week. The town negotiated an $11,551,500 upfront payment from the site's Master Developer for water and sewer infrastructure, while New England Development and Brookfield Properties adv…

Select Board honors media chief's 20-year milestone

Wellesley's Select Board honored Wellesley Media Executive Director James Joyce for 20 years of service at its July 21 meeting, even as election officials posted the warrant for the September 1 State Primary, with early voting set for August 22-28. The town's Health Department is also d…

Stoughton Police Chief Says Town Trying To Force Her Out

Stoughton's police leadership crisis deepened as an acting chief took command amid a bitter dispute. Chief Donna McNamara says the town is trying to force her out of her longtime post, according to a report by NBC Boston. WCVB separately flagged breaking news that the chief has leveled …