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Wellesley to hold electric vehicle showcase and test drive Oct. 16

Wellesley’s Municipal Light Plant and Sustainable Wellesley are inviting residents to learn more about electric vehicles — and test drive a few of them — during a showcase at MassBay Community College Oct. 16.

Brookline recognized in Fortune’s ‘25 Best Places to Live for Families’

Brookline was recognized by Fortune's “25 Best Places to Live for Families” list, grouping the town with communities the magazine said provide the right mix of services to meet the needs of multigenerational families.

Firefighters start new bike unit to increase emergency response times

Working in teams of two, the unit members can provide Advanced Life Support at large gatherings.

Emergency call box gives beachgoers direct access to 911

The call box, across the street from Black Rock Beach, is bright yellow and has a large sign and light to make it easy to see.

Hingham/WeymouthFeedback sought on underground transmission line proposal
The new project is designed to provide a backup line to increase reliability, as well as a new substation to provide additional electrical capacity.

Canton
Doody steps down from fire department to take town administrator job
He started as town administrator on Oct. 3, taking over from Charles Aspinwall who retired after six years in the job.

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Salem

Homeowners can get tax break for accessory dwelling units

The exemption can be claimed as long as the rent does not exceed 70 percent of the area’s fair market rent.

Boxford

Memory Project connects local art students with Ukrainian children

The portraits, which were due to be completed Sept. 30, will be delivered to the Ukrainian families to keep.

Newton taking more time before adding new Bluebikes stations

A plan to install new Bluebikes rideshare stations across Newton by the end of September will likely be delayed until the spring.

Family ACCESS holds Literacy Day for Newton residents

Literacy Day came in the aftermath of remote learning during the pandemic shutdowns, a time that was difficult for many young children who were just beginning or continuing their early education.

The asphalt exodus: Bicyclists and runners turn to gravel trails as a safer way to ride and run

Enthusiasts say off-road terrain provides a refuge from aggressive drivers and more routes to explore.

The Argument

The Argument: Should Massachusetts impose an additional tax on income above $1 million?

Read two views and vote in our online poll.

BEVERLY BECKHAM

Discovering there’s no quit on the volleyball court

Volleyball has taught me that effort, real effort, isn’t sporadic. Effort doesn’t mean trying and failing, trying and failing, trying and failing.

BLLOTTER TALES

A horse and donkey show up at a local high school

Farm animals make a surprise appearance at a school, a man plays a joke on his wife, and other odd tales from local police blotters.