A Fitchburg woman faces a drug possession charge after an officer spotted a bag of cocaine in her car while she was cleaning the Ayer Public Library.
Fitchburg woman charged after officer spots cocaine in car outside Ayer Public Library
AYER – On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Ayer Police Officer Eric…
Blackstone firefighters, state HAZMAT team respond to mercury spill at residence
BLACKSTONE – On Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Blackstone firefighters responded to…
Athol man arrested for firing air pistol at property owner while searching for phone
ATHOL – On Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 4:44 p.m., Athol Police Officer Andrew…
Blackstone firefighters, state HAZMAT team respond to mercury spill at residence
The Blackstone Fire Department and a state HAZMAT team responded to a mercury spill at a home on Windsong Drive Monday evening.
Athol man arrested for firing air pistol at property owner while searching for phone
An Athol man faces assault and trespassing charges for allegedly firing an air pistol at a property owner during a search for his missing phone.
Lynn man convicted of attempted witness tampering for offering to pay witness to skip gun trial
A 37-year-old Lynn man was convicted of attempted witness tampering after repeatedly urging a witness to skip his gun trial and offering the witness money to stay away.
Haverhill City Council rejects three-unit condo project after pushback from neighbors
The Haverhill City Council rejected a proposal from a developer for the construction of three townhouses on Marshland Street after neighbors objected to the project’s size and impact to parking.
Mashpee woman charged with exposing herself in front of children at Burger King in Hyannis
A 57-year-old Mashpee woman faces lewdness and disorderly conduct charges for allegedly exposing herself and then taking a seat at a Burger King in Hyannis while children and employees were present.
Webster man arrested for exposing himself at public park
A 41-year-old Webster man was arrested for lewd and lascivious conduct for allegedly exposing himself while drinking a beer at a park on Slater Street.
Pepperell Select Board to hold tax rate classification hearing Wednesday
The Pepperell Select Board will hold a tax rate classification hearing during its meeting Wednesday, with remote access available and a public comment period also scheduled.
Warrant issued for Ware man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
An arrest warrant was issued for a 35-year-old Ware man after Ring camera footage reportedly showed him breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep.
Massachusetts could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
Massachusetts could see a warmer, wetter winter, according to the National Weather Service, though the seasonal outlook does not rule out stretches of bitter cold.