Cities and towns across the state are advising people to conserve water. Currently, almost the entire State of Massachusetts is in a significant or critical drought, with the Northeast and Central regions elevated to Level 3 Critical Drought conditions last week by the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs.

As drought sweeps through Massachusetts, many focus on conserving water 02:13. CAMBRIDGE - Lack of rain and drought conditions are lowering the water line in Cambridge Reservoir,

Brush fires continue to ravage parts of Massachusetts as the historic drought continues. Burn bans remain in effect throughout several cities and towns in the Bay State, including locally in Taunton.