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Jim Boyd, a WCVB-TV anchor and reporter of nearly 40 years, has died at 84, the station announced Tuesday. trib.al/Sd5dJv6

The Town of Westborough placed Chief Todd Minardi on administrative leave Saturday. trib.al/cL8FdZC

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla revealed on Derrick White's podcast that he has a tattoo of The Joker from "The Dark Knight." trib.al/Opv9cJx

Buying a home right now is … not in the budget. But Question 7 on the ballot could *potentially* make it easier to build more homes. trib.al/IguO7tJ

Susan Saint James, who co-starred in the 1970s TV crime series “McMillan & Wife” and 80s sitcom “Kate & Allie”, has died. She was 80. trib.al/EEDaIFs

According to court filings acquired by TMZ, Celtics great Paul Pierce is reportedly "drowning financially" amid an ongoing court case. trib.al/l6D94IX

A Ford F-250 towing a trailer was traveling eastbound, and a Honda Accord was traveling westbound when they collided head-on, police said. trib.al/5td4KoS

The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. trib.al/BsvBP0p

Shiva Ayyadurai argued in an amended filing that the Belmont Voice “does not function as an authentic hyper-local newsroom; they operate as an active node within a coordinated regional media syndicate." trib.al/v1n2QqM

Maxwell Hall has been sentenced to 30 days in jail after snapping covert photos of 16 people inside a Williams College gym bathroom. trib.al/lFiKLXW

Real Food From the Ground Up notified the state last week that it plans to close the snack facility permanently. trib.al/pGwwiwn

The restaurant in Davis Square, most recently serving American fare with Indian influences, has remained closed since May. trib.al/TmJEqYZ

The restaurant in Davis Square, most recently serving American fare with Indian influences, has remained closed since May. trib.al/lkjlhXh

Shiva Ayyadurai, an independent candidate for U.S. Senate, filed an amended federal complaint against The Belmont Voice Monday. trib.al/AMT04kk

Will Jaylen Brown’s continued jabs at Jayson Tatum and the Celtics damage his Boston legacy? trib.al/yqbSTn2

"We are absolutely appalled and disgusted by the racist, hateful, and unacceptable language used by this individual. We are just as shocked and outraged as the rest of the public.” trib.al/vFVCvf9

Snowport returns Nov. 6 with more than 125 vendors, festive food and drinks, iceless curling, live music, and holiday lightings. Find hours, admission details, and more. trib.al/cq7EWlF

Dashcam footage shows a tow truck driver yelling a racist slur at another driver during a road-rage incident at a Cambridge intersection. trib.al/C3ujP6V

The man may have been sleeping inside the Red Line station and appeared unsteady on his feet before he fell, MBTA Transit Police said. trib.al/aKvyYDm

Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner is a believer in Drake Maye's talent. His problem, as he explained in great detail, is more with New England's plan. trib.al/cx8Pkjy

Letters are going out this week. trib.al/eL2zBo9

Two nonprofits are forgiving $38 million in medical debt, with letters arriving to those who qualify this week. trib.al/4Kwl7i8

William Farwell, the twin brother of former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell, is set to resume his testimony Tuesday morning. trib.al/e2B3jqw

Tedesco Country Club abuts the site near Vinnin Square where Glover LLC wants to build 140 housing units between Swampscott and Marblehead. trib.al/LePpCTE

Payton Pritchard, Celtics streak to big win over Bulls: 7 takeaways trib.al/zxmgkbA

Captain Edward Allen built this Georgian-style home located near the The House of the Seven Gables. trib.al/6DrXCuc

Scituate football senior captain Grayson Foley put together an insane stat line during Friday's win over North Quincy. trib.al/lmnDGxL

Payton Pritchard made all five of his 3-pointers during the third quarter and finished with 28 points, leading the Celtics over the Bulls. trib.al/jnq8aPW

Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov on the "Star Trek" television series and several movies, has died. He was 90. trib.al/ra8Dcvp

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel doesn't seem happy that a report was dropped about him getting assessed a $250,000 fine. trib.al/PQNmzNL

Speaking on SiriusXM, Brian Scalabrine said that Jaylen Brown demanded a trade out of Boston before his trade to the Sixers. trib.al/rG95XvN

From Brighton to Dorchester, drivers are naming pricey gas stations. Where have you seen the highest prices? trib.al/xSEcqgF

We’re crying at these Lorax costumes this year. But more importantly, they’re reminding us of Question 6 — ‘cause it’s all about conservation. trib.al/4MylFZB

The New England Patriots might have some reinforcements on the way, especially across a banged-up offensive line. trib.al/T4wzc0n

The restaurant’s Mexican menu will live on at The Smoot Standard, its sister cafe on Massachusetts Avenue, starting with dinner service. trib.al/e0nLIkx

Boston Red Sox starter Payton Tolle has kept busy during the World Series as a correspondent for MLB in Milwaukee. trib.al/w3U1a8f

Payton Pritchard's workout routine in the summer involves regular two-hour sessions in high-school gyms without air conditioning. trib.al/tPYGYyG

Naco Taco will close its Cambridge location but continue serving customers at its sister cafe, The Smoot Standard. buff.ly/0Kbbnha

A student reported the professor to Tufts administration last year after they heard “sexual noises” coming from his office. trib.al/zYFcLSf

Redditors are naming names 👀 trib.al/xD4kC3x

Who is Boston's best comedian? Vote in Round 3. buff.ly/7Luvx7U

Fractyl Health will focus on maintaining weight loss after GLP-1 drugs. EyePoint will prioritize treatment for diabetes-related vision loss. trib.al/WXW7RtJ

“This is the next Boston Tea Party,” apparently. trib.al/RU86nBv

A high school senior driving the wrong way on Route 1 in the Saugus-Revere area died in a head-on collision early Sunday morning. trib.al/ENmHQBZ

Last Ditch found itself at the center of a political maelstrom last month after relaxing its mask mandate. trib.al/AmTFhz9

In an extended interview with WEEI's Rob Bradford, Alex Cora discussed the Red Sox' decision to fire him in late April. trib.al/dIkQLfT

Patriots wideout Efton Chism proposed to his girlfriend, Devynn Warns, on a pier in Boston's Seaport on Saturday. trib.al/3hc7DRa

Thousands of people are tuning in to watch Halloween unfold outside one Salem resident’s window. trib.al/buV5Qvp

According to NFL insiders Jordan Schultz and Ian Rapoport, the Patriots are releasing punter Bryce Baringer. trib.al/t93lXA7

Alba Caño golazo helps Legacy earn draw with second-place Wave trib.al/kh7ZD8K