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Researchers at the National Zoning Atlas spent several years poring over every zoning code in Massachusetts to determine precisely what can be built where in this state.

The map below, based on data from the state’s Office of Coastal Zone Management, shows publicly accessible beaches and coastal access points along the Massachusetts coast.

A heat advisory is in effect in Boston and several other Massachusetts communities through 7 p.m. on July 17. The National Weather Service warned of "dangerous heat and humidity" with heat indices ...

America turns 250 on July 4, 2026. However, the festivities have already begun in Massachusetts.

PITTSFIELD, MA (WRGB) — Massachusetts State Police are asking the public for help in a Pittsfield cold case. On July 4, 2005, 20-year-old Anthony “Tony” Colucci went missing.

FALL RIVER, Mass. — A 10th victim has died from the fire that ripped through a Massachusetts assisted-living facility earlier this week, officials said Thursday.

Renowned American actor Kurt Russell spent part of his July 4th visiting the Arlington house where his eighth great-grandfather was butchered to death by British soldiers in a battle that kicked of… ...

Officials say a 66-year-old woman remained in critical condition following a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility earlier this week ...

Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the coast of the Carolinas this weekend, and is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region as it approaches landfall Topical storm watches ...

The Madre fire surpassed 35,000 burned acres on Thursday, marking the biggest blaze in California this year.

Nine people were killed Sunday night after a fire broke out in an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts.