State reports very high flu activity with cases climbing
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza activity statewide as the Commonwealth moves through peak flu... Read more.
Massachusetts fire deaths drop by 12% in 2025
Massachusetts fire deaths in 2025 declined from a seven-year high in 2024, with more than 90% taking place in the victims’ homes, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine... Read more.
Healey secures $162M to improve rural health across Mass.
Following a successful application led by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has received $162 million from the... Read more.
Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Maura Healey has declared January to be Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts, joining the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, International Association... Read more.
Rep. Kerans to host January office hours in West Peabody, across 13th Essex District
State Rep. Sally Kerans will host office hours across the 13th Essex District in January. She will be meeting with constituents in West Peabody on Monday, Jan.... Read more.
State public health officials alert residents about potential exposure to measles in multiple locations
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed on Dec. 24 that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month... Read more.
Governors to Secretary Burgum: Lift the offshore wind stop work orders
On Dec. 24, Gov. Maura Healey joined with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Gov. Ned Lamont, and Gov. Dan McKee in sending a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to demand... Read more.
Police Logs: Dec. 21-23, 2025
All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party... Read more.