Service on the Green, Blue and Orange MBTA lines was impacted Thursday after an outage at North Station shut off one of the system’s primary power feeds.Sections of the impacted lines lost power at 6:30 a.m., which affected signals, stations and public address systems. Trains were held at platforms before the T said just after … Read more
Residents in Milton voted “no” Wednesday on a controversial new plan that encourages the development of multifamily housing in areas of the Massachusetts town near public transit, according to preliminary results.A total of 177 communities are subject to the requirements of the MBTA Communities Law, which was passed in January 2021 under the administration of … Read more
New computer guidance indicates some of Massachusetts’ biggest cities may avoid the greatest impact from a nor’easter that will move up the East Coast, but strong winds, power outages and treacherous travel will still be a concern. The latest computer projections suggest the heaviest snow will fall mainly south of the Massachusetts Turnpike. National Weather … Read more
Tickets for the general public went on sale Tuesday for Usher’s two Boston shows of his nationwide tour this summer — one day after his performance in the 2024 NFL Super Bowl halftime show. The multi-platinum, eight-time Grammy Award-winning global entertainment icon will perform at TD Garden on Tuesday, Aug. 27 and Wednesday, Aug. 28 … Read more
Serious crash on Interstate 95 in Georgetown leads to highway closure, MassDOT says Updated: 1:03 PM EST Feb 10, 2024 A section of Interstate 95 was closed in both directions after a crash in Georgetown involving serious injuries, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.The crash happened on I-95 north at the Exit 78A/B off-ramp, … Read more
Looking for something to do this weekend in Massachusetts? Here are five fun suggestions:Sal’s National Pizza DayBlack History Monday Pop-UpPatterns in Bloom Museum of Science Black History Month CelebrationTaylor Swift Super Bowl PartyAnd a bonus suggestion:Lunar New Year Festival: Year of the Dragon BOSTON — Looking for something to do this weekend in Massachusetts? Here … Read more
Attorneys for the Newton School Committee are asking a judge to increase fines against the Newton Teachers Association as its members continue to strike and the city considers ways to make up the two weeks of school days missed.Students in Newton, one of the largest cities in Massachusetts, missed a 10th day of class Thursday … Read more
Four current and former Massachusetts State Police troopers and two civilians are facing federal charges in connection with a bribery conspiracy that gave guaranteed passing scores on commercial driver’s licenses to applicants.Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy said Tuesday that Sgt. Gary Cederquist, 58, of Stoughton, Trooper Joel Rogers, 54, of Bridgewater, and civilians Scott Camara, … Read more
Here’s how much snow has fallen in Massachusetts thus far Updated: 8:50 AM EST Jan 29, 2024 PARTS OF THE STATE PICKING UP MORE THAN A HALF A FOOT OF SNOW FROM THE STORM THAT STARTED YESTERDAY. BUT YOU CAN SEE NEW IPSWICH, NEW HAMPSHIRE COMING IN WITH THE HIGHEST TOTAL CLOSE TO NINE INCHES … Read more
Students stood Friday morning on the steps of Newton City Hall to speak about their support for teachers who remain on strike in that district, while a crowd of parents and teachers huddling under ponchos and umbrellas listened to their speeches. Organizers said that approximately 50 students signed up to speak, although the rally didn’t … Read more