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Great Barrington schedules pedestrian crossing improvements for South Main Street

Great Barrington — The town’s Department of Public Works Highway Division will install new pedestrian crossing signals on South Main Street on Tuesday, October 20, the town announced. The Highway Division will put up rectangular rapid-flashing beacons, provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The upgraded crossing signals...

Great Barrington, MA · 20d
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In Massachusetts, $130 million rail overhaul could pave way for Boston-Albany trips

The state plans to reconstruct track and signal systems so freight and passenger movements interfere with each other less often.

Boston, MA · 19d

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MassDOT Considering Passenger Rail Connections from Boston to Albany

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Well over 100 people tuned into a hearing earlier this month to learn how the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is studying potential rail service between Boston and Albany, N.Y. The virtual meeting on Oct. 6 provided background on the Boston and Albany Corridor Service Development Plan...

Albany, NY · 19d

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Refinery lockout could send gas prices higher across New York and New Jersey, union warns

New Jersey · 20d

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Five Berkshire County Towns are Getting a Shot in the Arm for Road and Traffic Safety

The five Berkshire County Police departments will be able to use the funding for a number of safety-related road improvements.

Berkshire County, MA · 20d

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Parking garage structural issues could lead to tax increase

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Northampton’s main parking garage is facing serious structural issues, forcing officials to shut down the top levels and consider rebuilding for $30 million, upping property taxes. “Hoffmann Architects determination ... it has what is colloquially called concrete cancer,” said Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra about the garage....

Northampton, MA · 20d

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Gas tax suspension cut from Massachusetts spending bill

Gov. Maura Healey proposed the gas tax suspension in September in an effort to help ease the burdens of families struggling with finances.

Massachusetts · 19d

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Massachusetts Unleashes $13 Million to Specifically Crack Down on Dangerous Drivers

The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $13 million in federal funding to strengthen traffic safety efforts across Massachusetts. The investments will help state and local partners prevent crashes, enhance enforcement, and better protect everyone who uses the Commonwealth’s roads. The funding, provided through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...

Massachusetts · 23d

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Here's When Berkshire County Motorists Can Install Studded Snow Tires

Berkshire residents are all too familiar with rough winters. Studded snow tires are a must for local motorists.

Berkshire County, MA · 20d

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Healey-Driscoll Administration announces $13 million in federal funding for high-visibility traffic enforcement across Massachusetts

BRAINTREE – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $13 million in federal funding to help make roads safer across Massachusetts by preventing crashes, strengthening traffic enforcement and protecting drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. The funding will support state and local efforts including high-visibility traffic enforcement – a proven approach that combines strategic...

Massachusetts · 23d

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Reliable rail is not a luxury in Berkshire County

Re: “Gov. Healey announces major step toward permanent Berkshire Flyer service, expanded passenger rail in western Massachusetts,” October 8, 2026. A 2.6-mile siding in Richmond sounds like a minor engineering fix. In reality it is the hinge that could turn the Berkshire Flyer from a seasonal experiment into a dependable weekend bridge between the Berkshires and New York City.

Berkshire County, MA · 22d

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Overnight exit closures planned for Chicopee, West Springfield

CHICOPEE, WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – MassDOT announced overnight closures for two major highway exits in West Springfield and Chicopee Monday night for construction activities. According to the department, I-91 South Exit 10B in West Springfield will be closed from 9 p.m. to midnight, while the I-90 West Exit...

Chicopee, MA · 20d

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In Massachusetts, a diesel surcharge equal to 'a teacher with benefits' is putting classroom budgets at risk

"I don't know that anyone could absorb it without tightening their belts."

Peabody, MA · 22d

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MBTA Advances Major Work in November

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will continue work on various projects in November. As a result of work on the Orange Line, speeds have been increased to 55 miles per hour between Assembly Station and North Station. In November, the MBTA says it will continue major construction work on...

Massachusetts · 20d

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West Springfield road to be closed for flood prevention exercise

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Town of West Springfield announced that officials will be conducting a test of their stop-log flood prevention levee on Riverdale Street overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. From 11 p.m. on Saturday night until 5 a.m. on Sunday morning, detours will be placed along Brush...

West Springfield, MA · 22d

We Are Berkshires

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The Real Difference Between Yellow and White Speed Signs in Massachusetts

Learn the difference between white speed limit signs and yellow advisory signs on Massachusetts roads.

Massachusetts · 24d

Stacker

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Cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Massachusetts

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Massachusetts using data from Gas Buddy

Springfield, MA · 10-06

The Cool Down

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In Massachusetts, ferry riders could pay $17 more for cars as fuel costs jump 43%

The proposed changes would vary by time of year.

Massachusetts · 21d

WWLP 22News

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Ludlow announces weeklong Miller Street closure

LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Drivers in Ludlow should plan for road closures this week as construction work gets underway on Miller Street. According to the Ludlow Police Department, Miller Street will be closed from Ventura Street to Chapin Street from Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 23, for road construction.

Ludlow, MA · 21d

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One step forward for West-East Rail

WEST-EAST RAIL just got closer to becoming a reality. Gov. Maura Healey announced $130 million in federal funding for the Springfield Hub Modernization Project on Friday, the latest in the state’s push to upgrade rail infrastructure around Springfield Union Station and improve passenger rail service from Albany to Boston.

Springfield, MA · 23d