If you missed the hazard­ous waste day on June 21, Tewksbury residents still have some options to safely dispose of ...

River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon deferred all questions about the fire investigation to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.

Officials announced Wednesday that the fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts that killed nine people led to an agreement to make staffing additions to the Fall ...

Questions and finger-pointing have increased in the days since a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility killed nine ...

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan announced alongside fire officials that the town will increase fire department staffing levels ...

Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell, Fire Chief Steven Lavigne, and Taunton Emergency Management Agency Director Todd Castro said that the city’s fire department will perform outreach to the city’s ...

Fourth of July fireworks shows in Massachusetts start early this week, but they do not end on Independence Day.

A majority of departments rely on volunteer help but the number of people willing to devote time has dropped substantially over the past decade.

Facing rising call numbers, Moorhead Fire Department eyes future growth According to Fire Chief Jeff Wallin, the Moorhead Fire Department has identified a need for more staff and a third fire ...

Here are six days of fireworks for America's 249th birthday in Massachusetts for this Fourth of July. Fireworks display in Haverhill located at Riverside Park, 163 Lincoln Ave. It is scheduled for ...

The most notable fireworks celebration in the region each year is the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, which celebrates its 51st anniversary on the Esplanade this July 4. This year’s show features a ...

The Massachusetts Office of Aging & Independence has a guide for family members who are seeking to learn more information about assisted living facilities.