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In Newton, contenders eye run to replace Jake Auchincloss on City Council

As Newton Democrat Jake Auchincloss moves forward with his bid for Congress, a race is already beginning to shape up locally as at least two candidates eye a potential vacancy on the City Council.

Belmont Town Meeting approves zoning for 150-unit development at McLean Hospital campus

The end could be in sight for a long-sought effort in Belmont to build new senior housing at the McLean Hospital campus.

Framingham State expanding access to students from low-income, immigrant families

Framingham State University plans to provide high school students from low income and immigrant families greater access to its courses as a result of a new $40,000 state grant.

Bailey Reservation in Haverhill opens to public

Essex County Greenbelt is inviting the public to visit its newly opened Bailey Reservation in Haverhill.

MedfordNew trail would run along Mystic River
On Monday, Oct. 5, the state Department of Conservation and Recreation is holding a virtual community meeting about plans for the Clippership Connector.

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Community forums in Newton will address race and racism
A series of virtual panels in the city will be held in Newton on confronting race and racism in the community, according to a statement from Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.

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Weymouth

Wellspring will open a new site in Weymouth

Wellspring Multi-Service Center, which is based in Hull, is opening a second location -- in Weymouth.

Avon

A sweet thank-you to Avon town workers amid pandemic

An ice cream truck from Ellie’s Treats in Weymouth visited the Avon Public Library, Town Hall, and Police Station with the free treats.

Walsh pushes for peaceful Breonna Taylor demonstrations in Boston

“People are deeply upset, but we cannot turn to violence to express our pain,” said the mayor during a City Hall news conference.

Put a stamp on it: Many still cherish the post office

In recent months, the Postal Service has emerged as an unlikely political flash point as the presidential election approaches.

Should voters adopt the state ballot question updating the state’s Right to Repair law?

Read two views and vote in our online poll.

With Quincy shelter facing move, nonprofit plans new approach to homelessness

The new facility also would have an emergency shelter, but the focus would be on keeping people in their own homes, said John Yazwinski, president and CEO of Father Bill’s and MainSpring.

A car pulls over, and officers go above and beyond the call of duty

A goat gets loose in Stow, an argument over a haircut erupts in Peabody, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

The stage may be dark, but the show goes on for community theaters

Community theaters are stretching their resources and imaginations to sustain their audience through the pandemic.