News across Middlesex County
Letter to the Editor: Vote YES for transparency in our legislature
"Right now, the House Speaker and Senate President control $5.4 million in extra pay, distributing stipends in ways that reward loyalty rather than public service."
Cambridge Day
Published 3 hours agoYoung adults in Mass. most likely to enter treatment for alcohol addiction
Dramatic drop in heroin admissions drives shift as fewer young adults are seeking care.
Cambridge Day
Published 4 hours agoMass. voters hold Trump, utilities most responsible for high energy costs, new poll finds
Though many actors are facing backlash, showing that voters understand that the issue is complex.
Watertown Walks in October to Focus on Transportation, Art & Fall Foliage
October will be filled with opportunities to get fit and learn about Watertown. The City’s Live Well Watertown program will sponsor walks focusing on transportation in the City, the City’s Health Department, art, and a stroll around Mount Auburn Cemetery. See details provided by…
Newton Police Department Offers Safe Exchange Zone
The Newton Police Department has a Safe Exchange Zone where residents can safely complete child custody exchanges and online purchases or sales.
Middle School Project’ Future to be Discussed at Special City Council Meeting
A City Council Meeting will be held Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss whether to proceed with the Watertown Middle School project. The public will be able to comment on the project. The City Council will hear a presentation, take public comment and vote on the Watertown Middle…
Select Board questions 3 applicants for 2 liquor licenses
One applicant may not be eligible to acquire license Three candidates competing for Arlington’s two new package store licenses faced questions about their businesses from the Select Board Monday night. The applicants , accompanied by their lawyers, each spoke about why they…
Here’s how MA voters are leaning on ballot questions
Poll shows voters on track to retain legal cannabis and 2024 gun law.
Senate candidate Deaton says he could be an ‘independent voice’ in Washington
Editor’s Note: This story, by George Lehman, was written as part of the Boston University Statehouse Program and done exclusively for YourArlington. Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton made his case for being an “independent voice” for Massachusetts voters during a…
Cambridge Day
Published 16 hours agoDevelopers of 1740 Mass Ave. will have to wait on injunction
A judge did not grant their request for a building permit, and said she would issue a decision soon.
Cambridge Day
Published 17 hours agoMIT Future Fest opens Wednesday
Events will take place across Kendall Square and the MIT campus.
William Sebring ‘Beau’ Herrick, 78
William Sebring “Beau” Herrick died peacefully on Sept. 19, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 78. Born Jan. 16, 1948, to the late Paul and Jane Herrick, he grew up in Weston, MA, attended Deerfield Academy where he played tennis and soccer, and then attended…