Fueled by immigration, the state’s rebound may be short-lived under Trump-era restrictions.Four out of five cities and towns in Massachusetts added residents between 2023 and 2024, with the state’s population rising 1.9% since 2020, according to new Census Bureau estimates, offering a counterpoint to fears of decline. While experts credit immigration for the growth, they caution it may be short-lived as …

As work begins in earnest on a $30.9 million project to build a new branch library in Fields Corner this month, Mayor Wu and other elected leaders joined Boston Public Library officials and residents for an official groundbreaking ceremony on Monday afternoon. Mayor Wu and other elected leaders joined Boston Public Library officials and residents for an official groundbreaking ceremony …