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The Cool Down

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Boston's MBTA loses up to $30M a year to fare evasion, and its crackdown yielded just 3 citations

"When you're going back and forth taking the train for classes, the money adds up."

Boston, MA · 5d

Turnto10.com

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Large dirt piles, parking problems spark concerns at Garden City Center

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Large dirt piles remain behind Garden City Center as nearby residents raise concerns about the construction and shoppers report difficulty finding parking. Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins said the work is being done under an approved erosion-control plan and has permits from the city. One neighbor...

Cranston, RI · 3d
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hot969boston.com

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Amtrak Urges Boston Travelers to Book Thanksgiving Trips Early

If you're planning to take the train out of Boston for Thanksgiving, Amtrak says now is the time to lock in your travel plans. The passenger rail service is urging customers to book early as it prepares for what could be another record-breaking holiday season. Thanksgiving is traditionally Amtrak's busiest travel period, and demand is already running strong following a historic 2025 holiday season that saw more than 1.2 million customer trips nationwide, nearly 6% higher than the previous year.

Boston, MA · 4d
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vineyardgazette.com

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Port Council Recommends Rate Hikes

The Steamship Authority’s advisory port council agreed this week to recommend that the Steamship Authority governing board approve an across-the-board slate of fare increases for next year. The hikes are needed to ensure the Steamship Authority ends 2027 in the black, treasurer and comptroller Mark Rozum said at the...

Falmouth, MA · 3d
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WBUR

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Late buses, lost time: Boston students at a dozen schools miss thousands of class minutes

A single bus taking students to Boston's James Curley K-8 School was late for the morning bell more than 150 times last year. The students riding that bus, HS510, lost up to 1,933 minutes of class time for that academic year. That adds up to about a week of missed...

Boston, MA · 4d

american-rails.com

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Massachusetts Breaks Ground for the Berkshire Flyer

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll administration on October 29 broke ground on track improvements in Pittsfield that are meant to support permanent seasonal Berkshire Flyer service. The work also aims to make passenger and freight trains more reliable and to prepare for more passenger service in western Massachusetts. It follows an agreement the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and CSX announced earlier in October.

Pittsfield, MA · 4d

northstarreporter.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Town, schools could get involved with bus issues

Regarding the School Committee meeting on Oct. 13, I read with some interest the section where the bus driver addressed the committee. She brought up points about the construction around the high school as well as elsewhere in town, parents being in the wrong area and lanes to collect their children, write-ups from drivers that are not acted upon and being late for school pickups due to returning unruly children to school.

North Attleborough, MA · 4d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Taunton drivers face overnight roadwork detours

Drivers using Route 24 and Route 140 in Taunton should expect overnight lane closures and detours from Nov. 1 through 5 while the Massachusetts Department of Transportation performs roadwork at the interchange. The work will run nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, according to a community announcement. Work is anticipated to be completed by the morning of Nov. 6. Lane closures are planned on Route 24 and Route 140 during working hours. Several ramps and portions of the interchange will also be affected by detours. Route 24 detours Drivers traveling on Route 24 southbound who would normally use exit 17A, Ramp B, should continue south and take exit 16 to Padelford Street. Drivers should turn left onto Padelford Street, turn right onto the ramp to Route 24 northbound and take exit 17A to Route 140 southbound. Drivers on Route 24 northbound who would normally use exit 17B, Ramp D, should take exit 17A to Route 140 southbound, then take exit 19A to Stevens Street and use the on-ramp to Route 140 northbound. Route 140 detours Drivers on Route 140 northbound should take exit 20A to Route 24 northbound and then exit 20B to Route 44 westbound.

Taunton, MA · 4d

WNAW

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You Might Be Driving Down The Oldest Road In Massachusetts And Not Even Know It

A 1,300-mile road connecting Boston to South Carolina sounds modern, but The Kings Highway started in 1650 as a mail route. Many locals drive it daily without knowing they're on Massachusetts' oldest established highway.

Massachusetts · 8d

The Cool Down

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Boston mayor looks to New York City's congestion toll as a model for MBTA funding

"I just want to encourage you to not be afraid of the T word."

Boston, MA · 11d

Dianna Carney

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Why You Need to Drive Differently at Dusk This Month

The clocks have officially "fallen back," which means your evening commute just got a lot darker. While adjusting to the early sunset is frustrating enough on its own, this specific time of year brings a much more unpredictable hazard to our local roads. November marks the peak of the white-tailed deer rutting season, turning your twilight drive into a high-stakes obstacle course.

Massachusetts · 4d

Dianna Carney

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Plymouth Drivers: Get Ready For Nighttime Detours on Court Street for Water Main Work

If you drive through Plymouth Center after dark, plan on a few extra minutes starting Sunday night. The Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, announced that nighttime road closures and traffic detours will be in effect on Court Street beginning Sunday, November 1st, while crews work on the Cherry Street water main replacement project. According to the town's announcement, the work will run overnight from 7 PM to 5 AM and is expected to last about a week.

Plymouth, MA · 6d

nbcboston.com

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Look inside an abandoned Boston train tunnel from America's first subway system

Below the traffic and noise of the bustling city, you'll find a quiet, dark and mysterious part of Boston's past. NBC10 Boston went inside one of the abandoned train tunnels that dates back to the late 1800s. "When you abandon a tunnel, you abandon a place," said Dennis Varley, the...

Boston, MA · 4d

mbta.com

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REMINDER: MBTA Prioritizing Investments in the Green Line Modernization Program in November, Continues to Make Significant Improvements in Reliability, Accessibility, and More

Major construction taking place November 7 – 15. As the MBTA continues to make significant improvements in its service and infrastructure, the MBTA is today reminding riders about construction work on two major projects that are critical to ensuring the long-term reliability of the line and upgrading accessibility for all riders. The necessary work will take place during nine consecutive days of 24/7 access to portions of the Green Line from November 7 through November 15, which allows the MBTA to expedite these long-awaited upgrades in the most cost-efficient manner possible.

Boston, MA · 5d

Caught in Southie

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Boot of Shame: BTD Cracks Down on Parking Scofflaws in Southie

Oh boy, looks like the Boston Transportation Department was out in full force this week, handing out the dreaded yellow boots to parking scofflaws across Southie. Up and down neighborhood streets, cars were spotted sporting the infamous “Boot of Shame.” So, what does it take to get booted? In Boston, having three or more outstanding parking tickets can land you in this situation. And the only way to get that boot removed? Pay up.

Boston, MA · 6d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Taunton bridge work brings months of daytime noise

Bridge work at Scadding Street over the Snake River in Taunton is expected to bring daytime construction noise through Dec. 31 but no lane closures. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans to conduct the work from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., according to a community announcement. Work began on Oct. 26 and is scheduled to continue through Dec. 31. Drivers should not encounter lane closures related to the project. However, MassDOT said nearby residents and travelers may hear noise as crews drive piles for the bridge. The schedule is weather dependent and could change without notice. How to check Taunton traffic conditions Travelers can check live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions and project information through the Mass511 mobile app or at mass511.com . Users can also subscribe to traffic alerts by text and email. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Taunton bridge work brings months of daytime noise

Taunton, MA · 7d

Attack of the Fanboy

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Uber driver takes passenger to a dark parking lot at 3 am to charge his car. Then he misses the exit: ‘ Just want to make you feel more comfortable’

It led to a police call

Braintree, MA · 12d

FUN 107

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Downtown New Bedford Exit Closing for Two and a Half Years

Heading into Downtown New Bedford or the waterfront? The I-195 East exit ramp to Route 18 South closes in December and will stay shut through Spring 2029.

New Bedford, MA · 8d

1420 WBSM

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“Shocking” Video Shows New Bedford School Bus Going Wrong Way on One-Way Street

A witness says he has seen this school bus drive the wrong way on a one way street at least three or four times in a month. Watch the video.

New Bedford, MA · 7d

hoodline.com

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West Yarmouth Crews Lift 182-Foot Steel Bridge Over Willow Street

Cyclists and pedestrians in West Yarmouth no longer have to dodge traffic on one of the Cape's most hazardous multi-lane roads. Crews lifted a new 182-foot steel bridge into place over Willow Street during an overnight closure, giving the Cape Cod Rail Trail its first uninterrupted link between Barnstable and Yarmouth.

Barnstable, MA · 7d