About 435,000 new units would comprise mostly multifamily homes and be located primarily in urban areas by the year 2040.
Consumers and officials alike are concerned that the new maps will lead to rate shock for flood insurance buyers.
The news that only one person is reviewing the site does not please some critics.
Gov. Deval Patrick announced a multi-part plan to address "current and future" impacts from climate change on the Bay State.
The congressman's Democratic challenger is speaking out against a budget that includes cuts to retired veterans.
Potholes are bigger and more widespread at the start of this winter in Hamilton and Wenham.
The state’s website needed to make changes to comply with the new federal Affordable Care Act.
There isn’t a link between high-spending hospitals and high quality.
Health care leaders say electric medical records can help improve care while lowering costs.
Health officials say the virus is now widespread throughout the state.
A "component design" pool will be out to bid before Annual Town Meetings in Hamilton and Wenham this spring.
A new culvert will be installed under Howard Street.
After three days, the on-street parking ban in Hamilton ends on Sunday afternoon.
Hiltz Waste Disposal plans to pickup trash, recycling and organics through the storm on Thursday and Friday in Hamilton.
The town halls in both towns and the library have closed early on Thursday and expect to be closed on Friday too.
A parking ban was issued in Hamilton on Thursday morning.
Essex County DA Jon Blodgett will lead the independent state agency for the next year in advocating on behalf of and supporting his fellow DAs in Massachusetts.
Get the full schedule for subway, commuter, bus and ferry service on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day this year.
Three of the four Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee members up for reelection this spring have said they will not run again.
The Secretary of State asks private businesses to send their employees home before 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Steve Wynn aims to build a $1.3 billion casino in Everett.
A look at what will be before the Hamilton Board of Selectmen when it meets on Monday, Dec. 16.
The $3.1 million in work to two elementary schools got the backing of Wenham voters at the polls on Thursday.
The polls will be open at Wenham Town Hall from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday.
Winter parking rules in Hamilton and Wenham are different.
See job openings around Hamilton and Wenham this week.
The sharp curve on Route 1A around Wenham Lake was the scene of a fatal crash last week. Could it be straightened?
Hamilton leaders plan to look at coming up with a more definite pool cost, looking at options to lower the cost and include Wenham in a project to replace the Patton Park pool.
Bill now moves to the House of Representatives for debate.
About 30 homes in Hamilton lost water service for several hours on Monday afternoon after a water main break.
Nearly half a million Bay State families will get a lower amount of food assistance as benefits from the federal stimulus expire.
The Hamilton Board of Selectmen will take a vote on the requirements for the senior tax exemption program for the upcoming fiscal year.
The management for the commuter rail system in greater Boston will be available to talk with riders and answers questions at three sessions during the next week.
A Veterans Day program has been planned in both Hamilton and Wenham on Monday for Veterans Day.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Group hoping for referendum to go before voters in next presidential election.
Boston Herald report finds frustrated applicants due to computer glitches
The Suffolk Downs proposal is in serious trouble after East Boston votes against the plan. But Revere's mayor says he'll continue with a Revere-only plan.