Some of the biggest projects in the county have been proposed near spots that have already ballooned in growth.

From Salem Horror Fest to Independent Film Festival Boston, WBUR film critic Erin Trahan rounds up 12 ways to connect to community through cinema this spring.

Just west of Long Neck, on the other side of Route 24, the 67-lot Armada housing development was approved by the commission. Located on 47 acres on Harmons Hill Road, 12 acres of forest will be ...