Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Avast! New Freight Ferry Sails Off Cape Cod, Bound For Nantucket
The M/V Monomoy can carry up to 50 cars along with 80 passengers, the Steamship Authority said.
William Hall, Patch Staff
William Hall, Patch Staff
- Medford, MA
I'm so glad you're curious about me, because I'm curious about you and what's going on in your neighborhood. (Not in a creepy way, though.)
I cover a variety of eastern Massachusetts communities: Barnstable-Hyannis, Braintree, Falmouth, Framingham, Natick, Waltham and Woburn. Always interested in what's going on in these places, what might be going on in the future, and what you think is important to read about.
I've reported and edited news in Massachusetts, Maine and New York City. But I grew up in the Boston area, and my wife spent much of her childhood in Hyannis. So it's a joy to return to my roots and write about places I love.
Please drop me a line anytime at william.hall@patch.com.
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Braintree, MA|News|
Keep Away From Coyote Compound, Braintree Police Say
The animals generally avoid people, but the mother in this den could react defensively.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
Cape Home Cracks List Of World's 15 Top Short-Stay Sites
Vrbo markets over 2 million properties, and the oceanfront Massachusetts house numbers among the highest-rated.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Cape Home Cracks List Of World's 15 Top Short-Stay Sites
Vrbo markets over 2 million properties, and the oceanfront Massachusetts house numbers among the highest-rated.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Beware: Movie-Prop Money Is Duping Woburn Merchants
Police are warning businesses to be on the lookout for the funny money.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
1 Person Injured, 7 Displaced By Early-Morning Fire In Framingham
It's not clear what caused the two-alarm blaze in a Highland Street building, which is no longer habitable.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
2nd Man Convicted In Drug-Related Murder On Cape Cod
The conviction Wednesday follows the fatal stabbing of an East Falmouth man in 2022.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Where Are You? Natick Officials Want To Know
The town's emergency responders ask residents to update info about their whereabouts, so crews can better respond to crisis calls.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
2 Former Framingham Cops Barred From MA Law Enforcement: Report
The two men previously left the city's police force after an internal investigation into claims of misconduct.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
Home Prices Spike Sharper On Cape Than In Most Of MA – And Fall, Too: Report
A newly published analysis shows the median sale prices for homes in Cape Cod towns have soared over the past five years.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
List Of Companies Planning Layoffs This Week Include These MA Businesses
Thousands of layoffs have been announced, and they include some by Massachusetts employers.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Lexington, MA|News|
Victim Identified In Saturday's Police Killing: Report
The Lexington man was shot after he threatened police with a knife, according to multiple sources.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Residents, Prepare: Northern Lights To Dazzle
A geomagnetic storm could push the aurora south over the Northeast tonight, according to NOAA.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Amid Public Pressure, Nestlé Exec Renegs On Framingham State Speech
One of the global food giant's most senior executives was scheduled to speak at the FSU commencement. Now he isn't.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
After Regulatory Setback, 80 Framingham Biotech Workers Are Losing Their Jobs
Replimune Group failed to win regulatory approval for a new drug treating skin cancer, and the result is a total of more than 220 job cuts.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
After Turndown Of Its New Drug, Biotech Company Triples Job Cuts
Replimune has again failed to win regulatory approval for a new drug treating skin cancer, and the result is more than 220 job cuts.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
Sea Change Coming For Woods Hole Marine Science Institution: Report
The Woods Hole Science Aquarium, the oldest such institution in the U.S., has begun a sweeping redo.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Natick Water Discoloration Is Part Of Routine Maintenance, Officials Say
The town is beginning the semiannual process of flushing out the municipal water system.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
10 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized, Hyannis Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges
Police arrested the suspect after a months-long investigation and executing three simultaneous search warrants.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
FBI Sex-Crime Sting Nets Arrest Of Waltham Man, Charged With Enticing Minor: Report
The 65-year-old man formerly worked as a teacher for the public school system in Newton.
William Hall, Patch Staff
