Across Massachusetts|News|
National Day Of Mourning For Jimmy Carter: What’s Open, Closed In MA
President Joe Biden declared Thursday a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last month.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Massachusetts State News
105,156 visits in the last 30 days
Edited by MA Patch Team
Across Massachusetts|News|
Weekend Snow Watch: Will Strong Saturday Storm Hit MA?
A look at the chances that the threat of a substantial snowstorm reaches New England this weekend.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Across America, US|Sponsored|
Local Marketing 101: The Easy Way To Grow Your Business
Let Patch's local marketing experts help build awareness for your brand and connect you with your community in new and exciting ways.
Across Massachusetts|News|
Real ID Deadline Just Months Away: What To Know In MA
Will the Real ID Act really take effect this year? Technically, yes. Here's what Massachusetts residents should know before the deadline.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Eyes Greater Voice On Beverly Airport Commission
The Select Board debated whether to forgo its seats on the commission for a nominal tax payout of about $6,700 per year.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Gov. Maura Healey Hails MA SJC Ruling On MBTA Community Law Compliance
Cities and towns like Marblehead that remain out of compliance face loss of state funding and potential state legal action.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
'We Must Stand Together': Beverly Call For Unity After Jewish Threats
Chabad of Beverly-Salem Rabbi Mendel Barber urges residents unite against "senseless hate" as Beverly man faces gun charges.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Candidates Line Up For Open State Representative Seat
Former State Rep. Jerry Parisella was confirmed and sworn in as Associate Justice of the District Court.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody, Salem Bus Camera Safety Campaign Moves Law To Governor's Desk
"Peabody and then Salem took a stand against dangerous driving behavior." - S.T.O.P the Operator Passing founder Maria Scheri
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
Uva Wine Bar Opens New Cape Cod Location
The self-serve wine bar started in Plymouth but has expanded to Cape Cod's Mashpee Commons for 2025. Here's what to expect from the menu.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Lowell Wins Natick JV Wrestling Tourney; Natick 2nd; Framingham 3rd
Natick’s 8th to 9th graders placed 1st, Weymouth 2nd, Winchester 3rd, Walpole 6th, and Newton North 8th at the 28th annual wrestling event.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Students Lose 3 April Vacation Days To Teachers Strike
The School Committee voted Thursday to add school days on April 23-25 and June 23-24 to make up the 10 days lost to last month's strike.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott VFW Forced To Move For New Veterans Senior Housing Building
After weeks of often-divisive debate, the Select Board approved the land-use agreement in a 3-2 vote.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Teachers Form 'Political Education' Committee Following Strike
While a proposed recall of Mayor Michael Cahill and School Committee members appears moot, the BTA is seeking influence on future elections.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
'People Were Very Angry': Beverly Airport Director Talks Danvers Noise
Airport Director Gabriel Hanafin said complaints are down considerably after implementing and enforcing a new noise-abatement policy.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
'The Trauma Is Still There': Swampscott Unsolved Murder 50 Years Later
Police still seek answers a half-century after 15-year-old Henry Bedard was killed in a wooded area of the town on Dec. 16, 1974.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Big Blue Bargains To Open At Former Clarke School Extension
The Swampscott School Committee approved a one-year lease for the nonprofit thrift and consignment store Thursday night.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts|News|
‘Santa-Antics’: MA Man Fleeing Police Gets Stuck In Chimney [Video]
Fall River, Massachusetts, police said they rescued a man who hid from them in a chimney and arrested another person “with less theatrics.”
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
![‘Santa-Antics’: MA Man Fleeing Police Gets Stuck In Chimney [Video]](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/790386/20241212/010311/styles/patch_image/public/fall-river-ma-police-body-cam___12124922951.jpg)
Beverly, MA|News|
5 Beverly Saturday School Days To Make Up For Teacher Strike Days Lost
The School Committee voted to have five Saturday school days in addition to losing February vacation, Dec. 23 and extending the school year.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Parent Frustrations Spur Schools Communications Review
School Committee Chair Gabe Lopes said "recent events" show a potential "overcorrection" on releasing important details of incidents.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
25 Charged In Drug Trafficking Ring Spanning MA, Rhode Island
To date, 19 people have been arrested and six remain at large after investigators seized significant amounts of fentanyl and cocaine.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Puts $850K Toward Tax Relief At Special Town Meeting
The median single-family tax bill is expected to rise $203 after the "free cash" allocation to mitigate the increase.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
New Hampshire Man Accused Of Golf Club Break-In In Tewksbury
Chief: Salem NH police helped cops identify Andrew McInnes of Derry in connection with a November break-in at the Trull Brook Golf Course.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
'Everybody Needs To Give': Swampscott Veterans Housing Debate Extended
The Select Board voted to request an option that includes an on-site VFW in the Pine Street veterans' affordable housing project.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
