Massachusetts weather: Boston bracing for bitter week as Arctic winds sweep the state

Gusty winds and rain expected for Boston this week (Image: Boston Globe via Getty Images) Boston residents are bracing for a chilling week as bitter winds continue to blow down from the Arctic. Mostly it will be a steady stretch of chilly, late-autumn …

Trucordia Adds Five Agencies, Two in Massachusetts, As Part of National Expansion Effort

Leadership: A “Milestone” in the Company’s Growth Path Trucordia, a top-20 U.S. insurance brokerage, announced this past week that it has added five insurance businesses to its national platform, marking what the company described as a major step in its …

Top Commercial Auto Insurers in Massachusetts & New England

The six New England states together reported $2.93 billion in total commercial auto direct written premium, reflecting the scale and concentration of this line across the region. Massachusetts remains the clear anchor of the New England marketplace with $1 …

Massachusetts Fair Housing holds session in Springfield to set state goals

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno joined fair housing advocates Monday morning at the UMass Amherst Center at Tower Square in Springfield for a Fair Housing Regional Listening Session. The Healey-Driscoll Administration launched a …

Massachusetts officials issue mercury safety tips after Chelmsford spill

CHELMSFORD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is warning residents about mercury toxins after a recent household spill in Chelmsford. Mercury is toxic to people, pets, and even wildlife, according to the Massachusetts Department …

Massachusetts lawmakers address ICE arrests, deportation concerns

BOSTON (WWLP) – Local lawmakers convened a hearing with immigrants, lawyers, and stakeholders to address the impact of skyrocketing ICE arrests and deportations in Massachusetts communities. Lawmakers kicked off the hearing by citing their concerns about …

Massachusetts debates $20 minimum wage by 2029

BOSTON (WWLP) – The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development is considering several bills that could raise minimum wages. One bill under consideration is called “An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the …

Lawmakers propose bill to increase minimum wage for tipped workers in Massachusetts

This Small Massachusetts Town Is a More Affordable Version of Cape Cod—With All the Same Coastal Charm

Top 5 Can’t Miss Visit Horseneck Beach, beloved by locals for its miles of soft sand and sweeping views of Buzzards Bay. Paddle the calm waters of the Westport River. Take a self-guided food tour of the countryside, stopping at roadside farm stands and …

Massachusetts couldn't stop hard-to-beat Boston College from winning

Boston College continues to stay strong. When the team played Massachusetts on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, it claimed yet another victory. BC won the game 4-0 and now has four successive wins. The first period was scoreless, and late in the second period, the …