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Holbrook, public works head part ways after double-dipping investigation
The head of public works in Holbrook, Massachusetts, is permanently off the job following an investigation into his hours and work. Keith Nastasia and the town have decided to part ways after questions were raised about him working two taxpayer-funded jobs. He had a big job in Holbrook, and took an additional full-time job with the state. Ten months and…
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First phase of North Washington Street Bridge opens on Saturday
The first phase of the North Washington Street Bridge opened on Saturday morning, in hopes that it will help alleviate traffic between the North End and Charlestown. The years-long project has been plagued by delays. All traffic will switch over to the new bridge this weekend, according to MassDOT. Starting Monday, crews will start demolishing a temporary bridge created for…
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2 lanes closed after motorcycle crash on I-95 in Foxborough
A motorcycle crash late Sunday night on Interstate 95 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, has resulted in injury and the closure of two lanes. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said around 10:45 p.m. on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the crash occurred on I-95 southbound at mile marker 13.5. The transportation agency confirmed there were injuries in the crash but did…
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Dump truck crash leads to asphalt spill on Route 2A in Shirley
A dump truck spilled asphalt on Route 2A in Shirley during a crash on Tuesday morning, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. MassDOT reported the crash at 8:10 a.m., saying that the eastbound side of the road was closed. Traffic was getting by on the westbound side of the road. Additional details were not immediately available.
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Plan developing to eventually replace Tobin Bridge
Acting MassDOT Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutts spoke to state officials on Wednesday, and presented a plan to look into eventually replacing the aging piece of infrastructure.
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MassDOT begins planning for eventual replacement of Tobin Bridge
It’s a staple for commuters and an iconic part of the Boston skyline. But plans are in the works to someday replace the Tobin Bridge. The Tobin Bridge takes Route 1 from Chelsea to Charlestown, and is now more than 70 years old. It carries about 87,000 trips on a typical weekday, and although it will be years before it…
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Businesses and residents feel strain as Leominster cleanup continues
With Leominster still drying out after Monday’s flooding, students returned to school Thursday.
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Leominster students return to school after floods
The city faces millions of dollars in damages after this week’s severe weather.
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Leominster students returning to school after floods
A long recovery process for Leominster is still ahead.
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Leominster students return to school as massive clean-up job continues
Storm-ravaged Leominster, Massachusetts, is trying to get at least a little bit back to normal as schools reopened for students Thursday amid a major recovery effort from this week’s severe weather. Schools in the city opened with a two-hour delay to give the 22 buses in the district a chance to navigate detours that circumvent the community’s damaged roads....
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Is your vehicle on Massachusetts' ‘known problem plate' list?
Denis Pilipchuk has been an E-ZPass customer in Massachusetts for the past 20 years and admitted he had his account on cruise control, never looking in the rearview at the toll charges on his monthly statements. However, that recently changed when the Woburn driver got a notice of insufficient funds. A closer look at his account revealed mysterious toll charges…
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Is your license plate on a list of known problems in Mass. or NH?
A Woburn couple discovered more than 100 E-ZPass charges in New Hampshire despite not making those trips. Their plate has been added to a government list.
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Record 101 pedestrians died on Massachusetts roads in 2022
A recent Massachusetts Department of Transportation assessment on the safety of so-called vulnerable road users — those who use the roads but not in a motor vehicle, including pedestrians, bicyclists, roller bladers, and others — showed that 101 pedestrians died in crashes in 2022. The previous high of 83 pedestrian deaths was recorded in 2012, according to MassDOT data. Bicyclist…
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MassDOT holds meeting over Tobin Bridge chipping paint concerns
The removal of the pain, plus repairs, will cost $125 million and will take about four years to complete. Goals of the project include removing old paint from sections of the bridge, completing repairs and repainting the steel. Officials said there would not be any permanent lane closures during the project.
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As lead paint chips off Tobin Bridge, MassDOT outlines plan for cleanup and repairs
Chips of lead paint flying off the Tobin Bridge have long been a concern for residents of Chelsea, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation held a meeting on Wednesday night to share information about how it’s working to correct the issue. Officials said that the freezing and thawing over the years has made the issue worse — causing steel to…
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Truck from Conn. company hired by MassDOT displayed Confederate flag in Fitchburg
A construction company hired by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is under fire after a Confederate flag was seen openly hanging off equipment along busy Route 2 in Fitchburg. NBC10 Boston was sent video from Sunday night, taken by a cellphone in a car, showing the flag. MassDOT confirms it was displayed on a truck from Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming, a…
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Confederate flag was displayed on truck hired by MassDOT
A piece of construction equipment belonging to a Connecticut subcontractor displayed a Confederate flag on Route 2 in Fitchburg.
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Holbrook DPW Superintendent Scrutinized Over Second Job With the State
Records raise concerns about possible double dipping, with the head of Holbrook’s Department of Public Works also working full-time for MassDOT.
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Lanes Reopened After Emergency Bridge Repairs on I-495 in Mass.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has reopened two lanes on I-495 in Hudson after emergency bridge repairs Friday. Crews were working on the I-495 northbound bridge that carries traffic over River Road after a large pothole opened up. The two left lanes were closed for several hours, according to MassDOT. Drivers should expect traffic delays and reduced speeds in the…
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MassDOT Testing Wrong-Way Driver Detectors This Week, Creating Traffic Impacts
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is testing its Wrong Way Vehicle Detection Systems this week in areas across the state, which is set to cause some overnight lane and ramp closures. The work is part of a $2.6 million pilot program that will have the systems installed at 16 ramp locations across the Bay State. The project is expected to…