The $56 billion state budget will fund state departments and many local initiatives through June. trib.al/nmZeuiz

Natick and Metro West Collaborative Development reached an agreement to develop the property, creating 32 residential units. trib.al/XgyE59L

Mosquitoes in the southwest area of Framingham have tested positive for West Nile Virus. No person has tested positive, officials said. trib.al/FWAPpEs

The lawsuit filed by Ina and David Steiner against eBay and its former CEO is unlikely to be dismissed, though its focus may be narrowed. trib.al/dxNEUGC

Plus: EarthGang and Dead Prez at GLD FSTVL, Carnival in Provincetown, Five Seconds of Summer and much more across MA this weekend. trib.al/N0XaMaM

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Complex donuts, town-sponsored beer garden, ice cream recall, more. trib.al/Hkb2JOj

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/5zgRWRz

Almost three months before Halloween, the seasonal pop-up retailer has opened a handful of stores in Massachusetts, with more on the way. trib.al/uDVQiGR

The change in state law would make calls free in state houses of correction. Fees now range from 12 to 14 cents per minute. trib.al/9PBgdvE

The answer is yes, but there aren't a ton of options. Here's what Patch found in our quest for affordable housing. trib.al/bJyZgWq

Cape Cod houses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have gable roofs. The pitch allows snow and rain to slide off easily. trib.al/kVDbM73

American credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. A new analysis shows how much debt Massachusetts households hold. trib.al/iGii0iO

The sculpture portraying a wounded Indigenous man was thought to be destroyed in the 1950s until it showed up in Virginia 30 years later. trib.al/yjnGe9W

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/VZiuXac

James Clark, of Falmouth, pleaded guilty to sending a bomb threat to an election official in 2021. trib.al/HT4EZNG

Rumble Boxing offers studio classes at various times throughout the day at the new Worcester Street location. trib.al/fjV0d40

After a wild week of weather, it's possible Massachusetts could be hit with more severe storms and heavy rain late Monday into Tuesday. trib.al/NjrEWTO

The Waltham office has been the hub for Saucony, Keds and Sperry. Wolverine will consolidate operations to its Michigan headquarters. trib.al/buxutNH

The Patriots have reportedly come to terms on a one-year deal with the former Cowboys star. trib.al/SVrM4r7

Furniture, fixtures and equipment from the now-closed Natick Wegmans will be auctioned off this month. Here's what to know. trib.al/6R7q4Jl