Belchertown officially lowers town-wide speed limit

BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - If you’ve recently driven through Belchertown, you probably noticed a lot of reminders to slow down. New 25-mile-an-hour speed limit signs have been installed at major town boundaries and some streets. Last year, Belchertown voted to change the default speed limit from 30 to 25 miles an hour.

Cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Massachusetts

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Massachusetts using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.

More than 500 seniors enroll in MBTA’s car-free pilot program

More than 500 people have already enrolled in the MBTA’s Car-Free Seniors pilot program.

The Oldest Continuously Operating Suburban Trolley In America Is Right Here In Connecticut

Somewhere in East Haven, Connecticut, a century-old trolley is humming along the tracks, and it’s been doing exactly that longer than almost anything else in America. The Shore Line Trolley Museum isn’t just a place you visit on a slow Sunday afternoon. It’s a living, breathing piece of...

Adams' Cook Street Bridge Slated for Replacement

ADAMS, Mass. — The deteriorating Cook Street Bridge is slated for improvements, with the state favoring a superstructure replacement that would address the bridge's structural needs while minimizing impacts to the surrounding area. The Cook Street Bridge primarily serves local traffic, spanning the South Branch of the Hoosic River...

Drivers Must Follow New Three-Foot Rule in Hudson Valley

Dutchess County drivers must now give a little more room to the people they share the road with.

Greenport official says road faces expensive repairs

After heavy rains washed out the side of Mount Merino Road in July, Greenport residents are still waiting for repairs to be made. Highway Superintendent John Mausolf said the town is looking at options for reopening part of the road in the short term.

Road reconstruction projects begin this month in Chicopee

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Construction is beginning in Chicopee as part of several roadwork projects aiming to improve infrastructure and traffic conditions. The Chicopee Mayor’s Office stated that road reconstruction will begin on Champagne Avenue starting this week. Crews will install new drainage structures and a new base layer of pavement along the entire length of the street.

I-91 exit numbers switching to mileage-based system starting today

CONNECTICUT (WFSB) - Starting Thursday, drivers on Interstate 91 anywhere from New Haven to the Massachusetts line will see the state switching exit numbers. The exit numbers will soon all be changed to mileage-based numbers to match federal standards. Drivers can expect lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound...

CRISI grants to fund passenger projects in Wisconsin, Massachusetts (updated)

WASHINGTON — Wisconsin and Massachusetts have received federal grants for significant passenger rail projects under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program, officials have announced. Grants were also announced for projects in Nebraska, Ohio, Missouri, and Alabama. The awards follow announcement of three other CRISI grants on Thursday, including one for another project in [...] Read More...

Multi-vehicle crash closes lanes on I-84 in Hartford

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A multi-vehicle crash closed a couple of lanes on Interstate 84 westbound in Hartford late Wednesday morning. According to the state Department of Transportation, the left and center lanes were closed between exits 46 and 45. The CT DOT said the crash was first reported around...

$130 million in federal funding secured for West-East Rail in Massachusetts

New Hartford Line station at Windsor Locks, Conn., to open Oct. 18

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The new Windsor Locks station for CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak service will open on Oct. 18, officials have announced. State and local officials participated in a ribbon cutting today (Oct. 13) to mark the station’s readiness for service. The $121.2 million project relocates rail and bus service from south of [...] Read More...

Route 66, Washington Street, closed in Middletown

The state Department of Transportation said Route 66, Washington Street, is closed between Camp Street and Old Mill Road.

MBTA's Red Line fleet replacement might not be finished until the 2030s

Replacing all of the MBTA's Red Line train cars could now take until at least the early 2030s, according to its latest spending plan. Why it matters: Supply chain problems, international economic winds and other tensions with the Chinese manufacturer have delayed the replacement cars that were originally expected to be in place by the end of the 2010s. State of play: The MBTA's FY2026 capital plan now puts the completion date within FY2032, meaning the T doesn't expect to close out the contract until 2031 at the earliest. New cars could be put in service before then, but the T is admitting the current deadline for an all-new Red Line by the end of 2027 is no longer achievable. Catch up quick: The MBTA awarded CRRC MA the contract in 2014 to replace a Red Line fleet that had far outlived its 30-year intended lifespan. An MBTA spokesperson told Axios CRRC is developing a revised delivery schedule for the cars. Catch up quick: The MBTA awarded CRRC MA the contract in 2014 to replace a Red Line fleet that had far outlived its 30-year intended lifespan. Zoom in: Several problems stacked up after the contract was awarded. COVID-19 shutdowns

Springfield construction disrupts local businesses

Construction projects in downtown Springfield are affecting parking and business for some local establishments, with owners and staff adjusting as work continues.

A Century Of Railroad History Follows You Along This 11-Mile Massachusetts Paved Trail

Pedaling this Massachusetts trail feels easy, but the route carries more history than its gentle curves suggest. The Nashua River Rail Trail follows a former railroad through shady woods, wetlands, and small towns, with roughly 11 miles of the path stretching across Massachusetts. Trains once moved along this corridor for...

Mailbox Blocked By A Parked Car. Here's What Massachusetts Residents Should Know About Delivery.

Massachusetts doesn't ban parking in front of mailboxes, but mail carriers won't always stop to deliver if a car's blocking the way. With post offices stretched thin and longer routes, that blocked mailbox could mean delayed mail.

A 3-day dangerous driving crackdown begins Tuesday across New England

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Couldn't make it to the Topsfield Fair? You've still got a chance to see some giant gourds. Boston's "official pumpkin" arrives today at Boston Public Market at 11 a.m. And unlike the city's official Christmas tree, which comes from Nova Scotia, this gift has a shorter commute. Each year, pumpkin grower Art Kaczenski and Red Apple Farm in Phillipston donate a pumpkin to Boston Public Market. And in celebration of the harvest season here in New England, it's available to check out for free.