Advocates say vacant properties are “low-hanging fruit” when it comes to addressing Massachusetts’ dire housing shortage.

One man is fighting the town of Reading for nearly $220,000. Experts say there could be many people owed money in cities and towns across the state, potentially adding up to millions of dollars.

The City of Springfield introduced a new pilot program for senior citizens. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno as well as members of the departments of Health and Human Services and Elder Affairs ...