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Rent control proposal could cost Massachusetts billions in lost property taxes, study finds Rent control​ in Massachusetts could lead to big losses in city and town budgets, according to a new study​ released Thursday.

Rent control proposal could cost Massachusetts billions in lost property taxes, study finds

Temperatures drop, sleet and snow return to Boston area Thursday evening. Maps show timing of weather forecast. There will be scattered coatings of sleet and snow throughout the Boston area Thursday evening.

Temperatures drop, sleet and snow return to Boston area Thursday evening. Maps show timing of weather forecast.

Well-known Irish pub in Worcester closing permanently after burst pipes, "rising business costs" O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.

Well-known Irish pub in Worcester closing permanently after burst pipes, "rising business costs"

Boston police shoot, kill carjacking suspect who they say slammed into a cruiser Boston Police shot and killed a suspected carjacker in Roxbury late Wednesday night.

Boston police shoot, kill carjacking suspect who they say slammed into a cruiser

Police officers save woman found asleep in house fire in Merrimac, Massachusetts Two police officers and a good Samaritan helped save a woman's life after a house fire in Merrimac, Massachusetts early Wednesday morning.

Police officers save woman found asleep in house fire in Merrimac, Massachusetts

Agreement reached with town of Foxboro to cover security costs for World Cup at Gillette Stadium The town of Foxboro had threatened to cancel the seven matches if it didn't get $7.8 million for security.

Agreement reached with town of Foxboro to cover security costs for World Cup at Gillette Stadium

Cape Cod residents call for federal support to stabilize coastline after winter storms: "We need help" On Cape Cod, powerful storms have accelerated long-standing erosion concerns at local beaches.

Cape Cod residents call for federal support to stabilize coastline after winter storms: "We need help"

A Massachusetts town may soon be losing its library amid a $7 million budget deficit The Abbot Library in Marblehead will close its doors in December if the town can't come up with an override to fix their roughly $7 million budget deficit.

A Massachusetts town may soon be losing its library amid a $7 million budget deficit

Judge orders immediate return of 14-year-old Massachusetts girl detained by ICE A 14-year-old girl was taken into immigration custody, but has since been ordered by a judge to be returned to Massachusetts.

Judge orders immediate return of 14-year-old Massachusetts girl detained by ICE

National Guard soldier from Massachusetts injured by deadly Iranian drone attack in Kuwait A Massachusetts Army National Guard member and Boston firefighter was among those injured by a deadly Iranian drone attack​.

National Guard soldier from Massachusetts injured by deadly Iranian drone attack in Kuwait

Trial begins for Stephen Paul Gale, accused of 1989 rapes at Massachusetts clothing store Stephen Paul Gale is standing trial in Massachusetts, decades after prosecutors said he raped two women at gunpoint.

Trial begins for Stephen Paul Gale, accused of 1989 rapes at Massachusetts clothing store

Court hearing canceled for Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman, accused of New Hampshire home break-in A court hearing for Cher's son Wednesday over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home this month has been canceled.

Court hearing canceled for Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman, accused of New Hampshire home break-in

Patriots lose K'Lavon Chaisson to Commanders, cut Anfernee Jennings ahead of new league year The Patriots lost a pair of defense players on Wednesday as the new league year is about to get underway.

Patriots lose K'Lavon Chaisson to Commanders, cut Anfernee Jennings ahead of new league year

Could the gas tax in Massachusetts be suspended? In some New England states, including Massachusetts, there's talk of temporarily suspending the gas tax.

Could the gas tax in Massachusetts be suspended?

How Wednesday's Child changed a girl's life: "Someone out there really wants you" Yasmine was featured on WBZ-TV's Wednesday's Child​ six years ago. Today, she has her forever family with her new mom, Gianna.

How Wednesday's Child changed a girl's life: "Someone out there really wants you"

Celtics' Jaylen Brown ejected in first half after argument with officials in battle with Spurs Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown was ejected after receiving two technical fouls during the first half of Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs.

Celtics' Jaylen Brown ejected in first half after argument with officials in battle with Spurs

"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart When someone picks up the phone in Boston, they are connected to another payphone at a senior living complex 3,000 miles away.

"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart

Massachusetts Catholic school closing permanently after nearly 100 years, stunning parents and teachers Parents and teachers were surprised to learn that a Medford, Massachusetts school will close its doors for good after nearly 100 years.

Massachusetts Catholic school closing permanently after nearly 100 years, stunning parents and teachers

Man wanted after grabbing multiple women leaving Beachmont MBTA Station in Revere Revere Police are asking for the public's help finding a suspect who they say committed multiple indecent assaults near the Beachmont MBTA Station.

Man wanted after grabbing multiple women leaving Beachmont MBTA Station in Revere

Concord, Massachusetts art center provides free day care for kids while parents enjoy theater A Concord, Massachusetts arts center is making theater more accessible for families by having a day care for children while parents enjoy performances.

Concord, Massachusetts art center provides free day care for kids while parents enjoy theater

Fired Massachusetts officer accused of impersonating police in New Hampshire had authentic badge, jacket A man who was recently fired by the Lawrence Police Department was arrested in Londonderry, New Hampshire for allegedly impersonating a police officer.

Fired Massachusetts officer accused of impersonating police in New Hampshire had authentic badge, jacket

Man accused of shooting family dog from second-floor window of Massachusetts home A Cohasset, Massachusetts man appeared in court on Tuesday, accused of shooting and killing his family dog.

Man accused of shooting family dog from second-floor window of Massachusetts home

Wide receiver Romeo Doubs, New England Patriots reportedly agree to 4-year deal The New England Patriots are adding a weapon for quarterback Drake Maye, signing free agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs.

Wide receiver Romeo Doubs, New England Patriots reportedly agree to 4-year deal

Gillette to invest $1 billion in new Boston headquarters Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.

Gillette to invest $1 billion in new Boston headquarters

Right whale mothers and calves spotted off Massachusetts in "encouraging" sign for endangered species Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale​ mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.

Right whale mothers and calves spotted off Massachusetts in "encouraging" sign for endangered species

Looking to rent a home for the World Cup? Airbnb says interest in Boston-area rentals up 80% Airbnb is expecting to host about 17,000 soccer fans in the Boston area for World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium

Looking to rent a home for the World Cup? Airbnb says interest in Boston-area rentals up 80%

Former Massachusetts official pleads guilty to embezzling city funds to buy steak tips, self-portrait A former Quincy, Massachusetts city official has pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling tens of thousands of dollars.

Former Massachusetts official pleads guilty to embezzling city funds to buy steak tips, self-portrait

Gas, home heating oil prices surge in Massachusetts: "It's just been jumping so rapidly" From filling up at the gas pump or home heating, impacts from rising oil prices are being felt across New England.

Gas, home heating oil prices surge in Massachusetts: "It's just been jumping so rapidly"

Massachusetts family returns home on first State Department charter flight out of Israel amid war with Iran The Klausner family from Sharon, Massachusetts did not expect that war would break out in the Middle East while they were visiting Israel.

Massachusetts family returns home on first State Department charter flight out of Israel amid war with Iran

Warm weather arrives in Boston as snow mounds begin to melt: "It's been a challenge the last month" People in Massachusetts were not going to let the first 60-degree day pass by without taking full advantage of it.

Warm weather arrives in Boston as snow mounds begin to melt: "It's been a challenge the last month"