Massachusetts school bus crash sends 9 children to hospitals
At least nine children were injured after a school bus collided with a black sedan in Everett, Massachusetts.
May 22, 2026Open source
Massachusetts Local News
West Townsend, MA news and local guide
Scan headlines near West Townsend with source links, statewide coverage, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, and local discovery links in one clean NewsSpoiler page.
Regional News
West Townsend news by local reach
Stories are organized from closest to broadest: city, county, and state.
City
News in West Townsend
Stories tagged directly to West Townsend, MA.
City-level headlines are still building for West Townsend.
County
Middlesex County news
Nearby county coverage from communities around West Townsend.
Off-duty Waltham firefighter hurt by falling tree limb An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitaliz...
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
May 20, 2026Open source
Waltham police seek missing man
Authorities are searching for a missing man last seen in Waltham, Massachusetts. Police said Thursday that 31-year-old Mason James Boulay has been missing si...
May 20, 2026Open source
Traffic alert: Lane closures on Route 9 in Framingham
There are lane closures on Route 9 west in Framingham, Massachusetts, on Tuesday morning.
May 19, 2026Open source
Racist and antisemitic graffiti found on Natick elementary school
A swastika and an anti-Black slur were left on the exterior of Lilja Elementary School in Natick, Massachusetts, prompting a police investigation.
May 19, 2026Open source
‘A tragedy': Massachusetts transportation leader reacts to escalator death
MBTA GM Phil Eng spoke about the death of Steven McCluskey, who was caught in an escalator in Somerville, Mass.
May 17, 2026Open source
Duck recovering after arrow found through its bill
CHELMSFORD, Mass. (WCVB) — A duck is recovering after it was found with an arrow through its bill. Newhouse Wildlife Rescue in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, w...
May 16, 2026Open source
Accused gunman in Cambridge shooting to be arraigned from hospital bed Tyler Brown, the accused gunman i...
Tyler Brown, the accused gunman in the shooting rampage on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, appeared in court via remote video Thursday.
May 14, 2026Open source
Popular ice cream shop in Belmont gutted by fire: "It's heartbreaking" Fire and heavy, thick smoke gutted M...
Fire and heavy, thick smoke gutted Moozy's, a popular ice cream shop in Belmont, Massachusetts, early Thursday morning.
May 14, 2026Open source
Healey files legislation ensuring full pay, benefits for injured Chelmsford firefighter
BOSTON (WHDH) - Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey filed legislation Wednesday to ensure that injured Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale, who suffered seri...
May 14, 2026Open source
Shooting near Harvard University leaves 2 with life-threatening injuries, suspect ID'd
Massachusetts State Police said at least one person was left wounded after a gunman began shooting into traffic in Cambridge on Monday afternoon.
May 12, 2026Open source
Fury as gunman opens fire on cars in terrifying attack after being freed for SAME crime
Tyler Brown, 46, was taken into custody in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Monday after shooting two men inside their cars with a rifle, police said.
May 12, 2026Open source
State
Massachusetts news
Statewide coverage connected to Massachusetts.
Community Foundation of North Central Mass. hits $100M in overall giving
FITCHBURG — The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts has today announced that as of the first quarter of the year it has surpassed $115 mill...
May 10, 2026Open source
Peter Stanton joins Community Foundation board
FITCHBURG — The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, a leading philanthropic organization serving 33 cities and towns, has announced the ap...
May 8, 2026Open source
Local roundup: Fitchburg’s Mueller receives honor
Fitchburg State junior Jessica Mueller (Fitchburg) was selected to 2026 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC)Softball All-Conference fi...
May 7, 2026Open source
Here’s where people are moving — and leaving — in Mass., according to new U.S. Census data
Boston lost the most residents last year as population growth slowed across Massachusetts.
May 24, 2026Open source
Video: Impact weather Sunday and Memorial Day
Impact weather continues Sunday across the Boston area and Massachusetts with wet, windy and cool conditions across New England. Memorial Day also brings imp...
May 24, 2026Open source
Video: Impact rain showers on Sunday
Sunday brings cool, damp impact weather to the Boston area and much of Massachusetts with periods of rain and temperatures well below normal.
May 23, 2026Open source
MBTA commuter train, car collide at Braintree rail crossing
A train and car collided in Braintree, Massachusetts, on Saturday, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear if anyone was hurt in the collision at the...
May 23, 2026Open source
Video: Clouds increase ahead of Sunday rain
Saturday brings increasing clouds across the Boston area and Massachusetts with temperatures staying a bit below normal for late May.
May 23, 2026Open source
The Mass. housing market is so competitive people are buying burned out homes
Even homes destroyed by fire can attract strong interest from buyers in the Boston area, highlighting just how competitive the Massachusetts housing market h...
May 20, 2026Open source
FIRST ALERT: Another day of storms and record-breaking temps
Record heat is possible again in Boston with storms focusing on central and eastern Massachusetts this afternoon. Heat advisories are in effect.
May 20, 2026Open source
Lightning strikes home in Brookline, Massachusetts: "It shook the entire house" A disruptive storm rolled t...
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
May 20, 2026Open source
Off-duty firefighter helped pull 2 people from electric vehicle crash on I-495 A group of good Samaritans,...
A group of good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when an electric vehicle rolled over on I-495 in Plainville, Massachusetts.
May 19, 2026Open source
These spray decks have opened to deal with the record heat
More than a dozen spray decks in Boston and across Massachusetts opened Monday amid record-breaking temperatures this week.
May 19, 2026Open source
Air quality alert issued in Massachusetts today An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts...
An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts of Massachusetts.
May 19, 2026Open source
Franklin Park Zoo is getting two new gorillas as Little Joe heads to Pittsburgh
Franklin Park Zoo will welcome two young gorillas as Little Joe, one of the zoo’s best-known residents, moves to Pittsburgh.
May 18, 2026Open source
Person seriously injured in crash involving car, moped in Dorchester
BOSTON (WHDH) - One person was hurt in a crash involving a car and a moped in Dorchester Friday night, according to Boston police. BostonRead More
May 16, 2026Open source
BU student arraigned, accused of threatening dean and students
BOSTON (WHDH) - A Boston University Student was arraigned Friday morning and is accused of making a series of threats. Maximillien Sajous, 29, is accusedRead...
May 15, 2026Open source
Man accused of threats at BU expected before judge
BOSTON (WHDH) - A man accused of making troubling threats on campus at Boston University is set to appear before a judge Friday. Maximillien Sajous,Read More
May 15, 2026Open source
City Guide
Explore West Townsend
News, maps, weather, travel, restaurants, attractions, and nearby places.
Location
West Townsend is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Region: Massachusetts
ZIP Codes
01474
NewsSpoiler API
NewsSpoiler connects local pages with structured news discovery through https://api.newsspoiler.com.
Here’s where people are moving — and leaving — in Mass., according to new U.S. Census data
Boston lost the most residents last year as population growth slowed across Massachusetts.
May 24, 2026Open source
Video: Impact weather Sunday and Memorial Day
Impact weather continues Sunday across the Boston area and Massachusetts with wet, windy and cool conditions across New England. Memorial Day also brings imp...
May 24, 2026Open source
Video: Impact rain showers on Sunday
Sunday brings cool, damp impact weather to the Boston area and much of Massachusetts with periods of rain and temperatures well below normal.
May 23, 2026Open source
MBTA commuter train, car collide at Braintree rail crossing
A train and car collided in Braintree, Massachusetts, on Saturday, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear if anyone was hurt in the collision at the...
May 23, 2026Open source
Video: Clouds increase ahead of Sunday rain
Saturday brings increasing clouds across the Boston area and Massachusetts with temperatures staying a bit below normal for late May.
May 23, 2026Open source
Massachusetts school bus crash sends 9 children to hospitals
At least nine children were injured after a school bus collided with a black sedan in Everett, Massachusetts.
May 22, 2026Open source
Rescuers save duck found with arrow lodged in bill: ‘It’s cruel'
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
May 21, 2026Open source
‘A hero of our state': Funeral held for fallen Trooper Kevin Trainor
There was a huge outpouring of support from law enforcement Wednesday at the funeral for fallen Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor.
May 20, 2026Open source
Tributes pour in for late Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the f...
Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who died after being in hospice care.
May 20, 2026Open source
Coordinates
42.6704040, -71.7405700
Local Time
4:30 PM America/New_York
County
Middlesex County
Weather near West Townsend
Local weather data is temporarily unavailable.
Hotels
Find hotel options near West Townsend for visits, events, and local travel.
Restaurants
Compare dining options, reservations, delivery, and nearby local food stops around West Townsend.
Attractions
Explore parks, museums, landmarks, and things to do around West Townsend.
Nearby Places
Nearby cities and regional coverage
Use nearby links to move through the same state and county structure.
More about West Townsend local news
NewsSpoiler organizes West Townsend coverage with local headlines, state stories, source links, maps, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, travel links, restaurants, and attractions so readers can move naturally through nearby local coverage.
