Proponents point out that it’s a more natural and environmentally friendly way to filter rainwater into the ground.

Leominster, the second-largest city in Worcester County (population 43,000), doesn’t use porous, said Raymond Racine, the city’s public works director ... the weight of cars and trucks.

Says officers' decision not to arrest her at the scene was "to avoid inflaming the crowd during a chaotic situation." ...

A new count conducted in Janurary shows homelessness in Worcester jumped 20% over last year. Advocates blame the housing ...

O’Reilly Auto Parts will open a new store next to the Michaels arts and crafts store at Lincoln Plaza, a spokesperson for ...

The Department of Public Works said all vehicles must be removed by noon on Monday to allow for the resumption of construction on the parking lot. “While paving is completed, there is more work ...

The Department of Public Works will now help mayors deal with the longstanding problem of junk and abandoned vehicles on the roadside, Mayors Council of Guam President Jesse Alig told mayors ...

Worcester police said they observed a "chaotic scene" with federal agents from multiple agencies attempting to take a female into custody. The female was put into a vehicle and federal agents were ...

SPRINGFIELD — The city is planning to spend $4.3 million this spring to replace a wide variety of vehicles for multiple departments and is developing a long-term citywide buying plan for future ...

A look at business news in Central Mass. over the past week.

PATERSON — City officials have agreed to pay $70,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a city man who allegedly was struck by a Paterson public works vehicle while he was walking near Eastside Park ...