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New Bedford Harbor turns red for wastewater dye study
Officials hope the study, which involved 100 gallons of EPA-approved red dye, will help them better understand how the city’s treated sewage moves through Buzzards Bay.
Confidence rising in powerful late-week coastal storm for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut
The National Weather Service says confidence is rising that a strong coastal low will affect Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut from Friday into the weekend. Dry, cool, and breezy weather should last through Thursday. Rain, gusty northeast winds, rough seas, and coastal…
New England regulators won’t make scallop ‘permit-stacking’ a priority in 2027
The New England Fishery Management Council says it “lacks the operational capacity” to take action, so crafting the policy may be left in the federal government’s hands.
Kalshi and Polymarket See Healey as Heavy Favorite over Minogue in Massachusetts Governor’s Race
By Katie Castellani Prediction markets have splashed into election projections. Kalshi and Polymarket, two of the biggest prediction markets, both show Gov. Maura Healey has an overwhelming chance of winning reelection over her GOP contender Mike Minogue. The predictions, which…
Gusty winds, flooding, beach erosion possible later this week in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
The National Weather Service across southern New England is monitoring a developing coastal storm that could impact Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut late this week into the weekend, though the track and intensity remain uncertain. According to NWS Boston Forecast…
Massachusetts sheds 7,100 jobs in August as losses mount
By Katie Castellani Massachusetts lost 7,100 jobs in August, bringing the total number of job losses in the last two months to about 11,100 – almost matching the jobs gained since September, according to preliminary data the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development…
Vineyard Wind, GE Vernova reach settlement over contract
The terms of the agreement are confidential, but GE Vernova withdrew its notice of contract termination, and “both parties have agreed to dismiss all pending legal claims.”
Our offshore wind tracker: What’s new with wind projects off Massachusetts and beyond?
Offshore wind is changing fast. Here’s our tracker, first published in April 2025, and the latest on where the Northeast’s wind projects stand as of Sept. 23, 2026.
Fall Hydrant Flushing Program
Hydrant Flushing Program locations for Friday, September 18
States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
New York Attorney General Letitia James said the rule would force needy immigrant families to choose between seeking assistance and seeking legal status in the country.
Potential buyer for Next Step chain accused of deliberate understaffing
Sweetwater Care and Next Step nursing home chains share similar track records on understaffing, which has prompted state prosecutors to take legal action in each case.
September Town Newsletter
We welcome you to enjoy the September edition of the Town Newsletter. This publication features articles and information from Town departments, Boards, and Committees.