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1. 3 Arrested After Police Break Up Late-Night Boston Gathering (patch.com) — Boston residents near Weaver Way may notice a heavier police presence after officers broke up a late-night gathering and recovered a loaded ghost gun during a foot chase. Three young men from Boston and Roxbury now face charges ranging from firearm offenses to assault on a police officer and underage drinking, with two others summoned for obstruction.
2. Mass. reports 8th human West Nile virus case as risk remains high across Boston area (masslive.com) — Boston is now classified as high risk for West Nile virus, as state health officials confirm the eighth human case this year and warn that much of Greater Boston faces elevated mosquito-borne illness danger. With most cases tied to Middlesex and Suffolk counties, residents are urged to use repellent, cover up at dusk and dawn, and eliminate standing water near homes.
3. Living Seawall Project Combines Coastal Protection With Marine Restoration (wcvb.com) — Boston residents may soon see seawalls doing double duty, as UMass Boston's Stone Living Lab tests 3D-printed habitat panels that both protect shorelines and boost marine life. By mimicking rocky coasts, these "living seawalls" aim to improve water quality, increase biodiversity, and help local waterfronts adapt to sea level rise and stronger storms.
4. Conservation Projects Help Restore Wildlife Along the Mystic River (wcvb.com) — Work along the Mystic River is paying off for Boston-area residents, with conservation projects helping river herring and other wildlife return to local waterways. The Mystic River Watershed Association's long-term restoration across 21 communities is improving biodiversity, water quality, and overall ecosystem health, all showcased in a new short documentary you can watch online.
5. ICE Apprehends Salvadoran Fugitive in Massachusetts Wanted for Aggravated Homicide (lawenforcementtoday.com) — ICE's Boston field office recently arrested a Salvadoran fugitive in nearby Chelsea, highlighting tensions over Massachusetts' new PROTECT Act limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The field office director sharply criticized state "sanctuary" policies while insisting the agency will keep pursuing serious offenders, raising ongoing questions about how immigration laws are enforced around Greater Boston.
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