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Laconia, NH · Traffic & Transit
Portsmouth Herald
Exeter says no to downtown paid parking: ‘Not ready for prime time’
EXETER — After hearing strong opposition from residents across three public hearings, the Select Board said the proposed downtown paid‑parking pilot program was “not ready for prime time.” The board said Nov. 9 it would shift its attention to enforcing the current ordinance and improving signage, and send the proposal back to town staff to address community concerns — particularly around downtown resident parking and the potential effects on local businesses and their employees. The one‑year paid‑parking pilot, recommended in a 2024 downtown traffic, parking and pedestrian study by consultant Stantec, would have applied to both on‑street spaces and municipal lots across town. The draft ordinance called for tiered rates for on‑street parking to encourage turnover in front of businesses, and a flat rate for off‑street parking. The first 15 minutes would be free in all parking zones, and drivers would pay by text, call or app. Enforcement would be handled by four part‑time employees. More: Exeter's Park Street Bridge lands on Seven to Save list amid fight over its future Why did the Select Board reject the proposal? Select Board member Dan Chartrand said that based on the input the board received from residents across the public hearings, the
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Greyhound to Launch New Bus Route Connecting Keene, Peterborough to Boston
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Residents of the Monadnock Region will soon have a new option for traveling to Greater Boston, with Greyhound preparing to launch intercity bus service connecting Keene and Peterborough with Nashua, Lowell and Boston. The new route is scheduled to begin Nov. 17, offering two daily round trips...
Portsmouth Herald
Exeter Park Street Bridge deemed unfixable; replacement could cost millions
EXETER — Wright-Pierce — the engineering firm hired to evaluate options for the Park Street Bridge — told officials that rehabilitation isn’t feasible, and that any alternative could carry a steep price for the 134‑year‑old span that has long linked Exeter neighborhoods. The Select Board heard from the firm at its Nov. 9 meeting as it weighs options on what to do with the bridge that freight rail company CSX hopes to remove. Residents first petitioned the board four months ago to save the bridge, arguing the crossing is essential for neighborhood connectivity, especially for emergency response and faster access to Exeter Hospital. Without it, they fear response times in critical situations could double. The bridge was closed in February 2025 after part of its wooden deck failed, and subsequent inspections uncovered additional structural steel issues. CSX has cited safety concerns in its push to remove the bridge, but residents continue urging the town to repair and reopen it. Most recently, residents — with town support — successfully advocated to put the bridge on the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s Seven to Save list. The nonprofit is dedicated to bringing attention and resources to “threatened” and “endangered” historic properties. Why isn’t
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5 Boston Parking Rules That Get Massachusetts Drivers Towed
Bay Staters who park on city streets can lose their car over details that are easy to overlook, especially if you aren’t from Boston. These are the Boston parking rules that get Massachusetts drivers towed. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Parking rules and fees are subject...
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Overnight road work to cause temporary traffic delays in Hyannis beginning Monday
HYANNIS – Motorists traveling along Yarmouth Road in Hyannis should expect temporary overnight traffic delays beginning Monday, November 16, as the Town of Barnstable conducts preliminary work associated with the Old Yarmouth Road Sewer Expansion Project. According to the town, a contractor will conduct in-road data collection, including soil...
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Boston
Why was this blazing pizza oven being towed through Boston tunnel traffic?
Wood-fired pizza caterer Fired Up said it received a “flood” of messages after video of its lit oven going through a Boston tunnel was shared online. Like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates, Boston’s downtown tunnels remain a master class in the unusual and unexpected. Traffic is a given, but recent years have also brought luggage-wielding walkers, unruly teens on bikes, and even an adorably turned-around pup.
Dorchester Reporter
Savin Hill Bridge repair job will last through this month
Construction taking place at the Savin Hill Avenue entrance to the Red Line. Seth Daniel Photo. The Savin Hill Avenue entrance to the Red Line’s Savin Hill Station will remain under construction through the end of the month as T workers repair a joint on the bridge that connects it to the station as frustrated neighbors wonder if the bridge will ever be fixed.