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Central Square’s Carl Barron Plaza set to reopen after 3 years
Officials plan to bring buskers, DJs, markets, and small food vendors to the plaza after its reopening.

Flu Clinics to be Hosted by Watertown Public Health Department
Watertown’s Public Health Department will be running a series of flu clinics, some for seniors and some for all residents age 5 or over. See details provided by the City of Watertown, below. The City will be offering flu clinics to both seniors and residents over the age of 9…

Concert for Lebanon in Watertown Will Feature Grammy Nominee Simon Shaheen
The following announcement was provided by the concert organizers: This Sunday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m., the Concert for Lebanon will take place at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. The Boston Arabic Music Ensemble will be joined by Palestinian oud and violin virtuoso…

1 Summer Street Maynard, MA Unit #2
1 Summer Street Maynard, MA Unit #2 Development MacDonald Station Anonymous Tue, 09/22/2026 - 10:35am Occupancy Type Rent Income Eligibility AMI Threshold 80% AMI Rent or Sale Price $1,750.00 Minimum Income Threshold $52500.00 Minimum annual income Number of Bedrooms 1Bedroom…

1 Summer Street Maynard, MA Unit #1
1 Summer Street Maynard, MA Unit #1 Development MacDonald Station Anonymous Tue, 09/22/2026 - 10:35am Occupancy Type Rent Income Eligibility AMI Threshold 60% AMI Rent or Sale Price $1,548.00 Minimum Income Threshold $46440.00 Minimum annual income Number of Bedrooms 0Bedrooms…

Question 8 “a doomsday scenario,” say cannabis business owners
The November ballot measure would end recreational marijuana sales statewide in 2028. That has local operators and investors feeling anxious.

Lexington precincts throw block parties for National Neighborhood Day
"We build a more resilient community when neighbors know each other.”

8 Kimball Court Unit #57
8 Kimball Court Unit #57 Development Halstead Burlington Anonymous Tue, 09/22/2026 - 12:05am Occupancy Type Rent Income Eligibility AMI Threshold 80% AMI Rent or Sale Price $2,600.00 Minimum Income Threshold $78000.00 Minimum annual income Number of Bedrooms 2Bedrooms Number of…

8 Kimball Court Unit #56
8 Kimball Court Unit #56 Development Halstead Burlington Anonymous Tue, 09/22/2026 - 12:05am Occupancy Type Rent Income Eligibility AMI Threshold 80% AMI Rent or Sale Price $2,600.00 Minimum Income Threshold $78000.00 Minimum annual income Number of Bedrooms 2Bedrooms Number of…

8 Kimball Court Unit #55
8 Kimball Court Unit #55 Development Halstead Burlington Anonymous Tue, 09/22/2026 - 12:05am Occupancy Type Rent Income Eligibility AMI Threshold 80% AMI Rent or Sale Price $2,600.00 Minimum Income Threshold $78000.00 Minimum annual income Number of Bedrooms 2Bedrooms Number of…
MFHO amendments will curtail construction
Let us be clear: Despite the Cambridge Community Development Department’s findings to the contrary, the proposed amendments to Cambridge’s Multifamily Housing Zoning Ordinance are designed to curb the construction of much-needed housing. It is not rocket science to say the…

Authorities nab 19 illegal dirt bike riders from Fall River, Framingham, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Dennis, Milford, Nantucket, and the state of Florida
A multi-agency patrol nabbed nearly 20 illegal dirt bike operators from Massachusetts and 1 from Florida in a 24-hour period. According to the department, a multi-agency patrol of officers from the Falmouth Police Department, Falmouth Department of Marine and Environmental…