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Editorial: Enhanced wrong-way systems aim to curb deadly driver behavior

The continued trend of decreasing fatalities on our highways, while encouraging, doesn’t tell the whole traffic-safety story. The estimated 68 traffic fatalities in Massachusetts in the first quarter of 2026 reflects a 9% decline over 2025 projections, outpacing a national decrease of about 4%. The New England region overall...

Massachusetts · 5d
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Paving on Franklin Street in Westfield to cause detours, delays

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Detours will be in place on Franklin Street in Westfield due to paving operations. The Westfield Police Department stated that work will take place on Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. MAP: Franklin Street, Westfield. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to avoid the...

Westfield, MA · 7d
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Remedy for School Transportation Woes in Process with Changes Coming November 30

Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School Committee, October 27, 2026. This was a hybrid meeting held in Town Hall and was recorded. Deb Leonard (Chair), Andrew Hart, Laura Jane Hunter, Bridget Hynes, and Sarah Marshall. Staff: Dr. E. Xiomara Herman (Dr. Xi, Superintendent) and Shannon Bernacchia (School Finance...

Amherst, MA · 7d
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Boston 25 News WFXT

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Massachusetts officials push wrong-way driving prevention efforts after deadly crashes

The task force meeting coming just days after a 17-year-old was killed in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Revere.

Massachusetts · 7d

ludlowcub.com

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I Hate Driving in Ludlow, Massachusetts

Almost every teenage dream tends to express a single, usually tangible thing that they want: a license. A shiny, vertical card that grants said teenager the ability to operate any vehicle of their choice. It’s even represented in media as a means of newfound expression, a newfound freedom for the child to explore on their own.

Ludlow, MA · 9d

WTNH

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Automated speed enforcement cameras to go live on Route 8 in Winchester

WINCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Automated work zone speed enforcement cameras will start operating on Route 8 next week, according to Winchester/Winsted town officials. The town said they were notified by the Connecticut Department of Transportation that the cameras would be active beginning the week of Nov. 1. Drivers could receive warnings or infractions in accordance […]

Winchester, CT · 8d

iBerkshires.com

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Lt. Gov. Driscoll, State Officials Break Ground on Pittsfield Rail Improvements

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— State officials ceremoniously broke ground on rail infrastructure improvements as the train passed on Thursday. They also celebrated the now permanent Berkshire Flyer and strides towards a passenger train connecting western, central, and eastern Massachusetts. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll said everyone benefits when there are more ways...

Pittsfield, MA · 8d

WWLP 22News

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Off-ramp lane closures scheduled on I-391 in Chicopee

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – MassDOT will temporarily close off-ramps on I-391 southbound in Chicopee on Thursday for pavement marking and signage installation. According to MassDOT, the daytime work will require alternating closures at exit 4A and exit 4B between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Only one ramp closure will...

Chicopee, MA · 9d

We Are Berkshires

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Pittsfield Hubbard Ave. Bridge Will Be Closed Starting Nov. 2

Hubbard Avenue under the railroad bridge closes November 2 through 6 for utility work and resurfacing. Plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

Pittsfield, MA · 9d

WTNH

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Construction begins on $125M Enfield train station

ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Construction is getting started on a new train station in Enfield. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today at the site in the Thompsonville neighborhood. The new train station will bring passenger rail service back to Enfield for the first time since 1986. “It’s been 40-years since they’ve been waiting to get […]

Enfield, CT · 9d

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts transit agency buys $83 million in hybrid buses as electric plans run years behind

"It’s like riding the bicycle while you’re changing the tire at the same time."

Massachusetts · 8d

Trains.com

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News photos: Connecticut breaks ground for new station on CTrail Hartford Line

ENFIELD, Conn. — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont was among officials on hand today (Oct. 28) for a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new CTrail station in Enfield. The structure will be built on the site of the former New Haven Railroad Thompsonville station, last served by Amtrak in 1986. Others on hand included Lt. Gov. Susan [...] Read More...

Enfield, CT · 9d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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MBTA extends 4 ferry routes through end of 2026

The MBTA is extending service on four ferry routes through the end of the year, giving riders more options into the winter months.

Boston, MA · 8d

WWLP

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Paving on Franklin Street in Westfield to cause detours, delays

Detours will be in place on Franklin Street in Westfield due to paving operations.

Westfield, MA · 7d

Cape Cod Times

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30,000 transportation jobs are coming to MA. Cape Cod bridge project is part of the boom.

Massachusetts Interim Secretary of Transportation Phillip Eng told students at Upper Cape Regional Technical School Monday that the Sagamore Bridge project and other transportation facilities will provide 30,000 jobs in the near future. “We have opportunity for you for building infrastructure and to be part of something long lasting,” Eng said. He said a Transportation Career Awareness Day sponsored by his department was intended to generate the students’ interest in using skills in many areas, including the bridges, highways and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Sophomores and seniors in the school’s construction, engineering and environmental vocational programs came to learn about career opportunities in those fields and others and to check out the large state highway vehicles stationed outside the gymnasium, School Assistant Superintendent Josh Greeley with Superintendent Roger Forget, explained as the students were filing into the gymnasium. Representatives from various agencies and trade unions were stationed around the large gym providing information for the students. They represented various transportation fields, as well as a plumbers and pipefitters union, HVAC technicians, a carpenter’s union, civil engineers, MassDOT’s Research and Materials Lab, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and state park lifeguard opportunities. Jean Fox from external affairs at MBTA told

Massachusetts · 8d

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MassDOT Advisory: Daytime Construction Operations on I-90

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing daytime bridge painting, bridge repairs, and tree trimming on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Stockbridge, Lee, Becket, Russell and Montgomery. All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and times:

Stockbridge, MA · 7d

smartcitiesdive.com

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$130M FRA grant will upgrade Springfield, Massachusetts, train station

The Federal Railroad Administration awarded up to $130 million to improve rail infrastructure in the Springfield, Massachusetts, area. The funding will help improve passenger rail service along a north-south line in the state and prepare for future east-west passenger train service between Boston, Springfield and Albany, New York. The funding...

Springfield, MA · 8d

WWLP

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Massachusetts wrong-way driving detection systems identify over 215 incidents since June

Massachusetts officials are reporting early progress in a statewide initiative aimed at preventing wrong-way driving crashes, with new detection systems identifying more than 215 incidents since the program launched in June.

Massachusetts · 9d

Country Herald

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Massachusetts Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: Fix Cars Before Snow

From Boston to Worcester, five vehicle problems could leave drivers stranded during winter weather.

Massachusetts · 7d

iBerkshires.com

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Berkshire Scenic Railway Races to Restore Burned Train Ahead of Holiday Season

ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum is assessing damage to its New Haven 41 railcar following a fire Saturday that took it out of service, while volunteers work to prepare another train ahead of the museum's holiday season. "It's hard to accurately say how much damage is...

Adams, MA · 7d