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Eyes On the Street: Medford’s New Clippership Connector
A new link in the network of Mystic River waterfront greenways recently opened in the City of Medford, connecting Medford Square to Riverbend Park to complete a continuous off-street biking and walking path from the Wellington area to Medford Square.
August 7, 2025
Gov. Healey’s Environmental Bond Bill Would Surrender Dept. of Conservation ‘Parkways’ to State Highway Agency
A DCR spokesperson said that the parkways, several of which were originally designed by the Olmsted brothers to be scenic links in a regional parks system, "no longer served a park purpose."
August 5, 2025
Trump’s Transportation ‘Funding Freeze’ Was Just the Tip of the Iceberg, GAO Says
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was slow to get money out the door even before the current president threw the process into chaos. This must change.
August 4, 2025
MassDOT Board Approves $251 Million Replacement of Basiliere Bridge in Downtown Haverhill
The project will demolish the existing bridge and build its replacement in a construction project that's expected to continue until 2032.
August 1, 2025
Driver Seriously Injures Teen Victim On Northern Strand Trail Crosswalk In Lynn
Lynn police cited the alleged perpetrator for failure to yield at a crosswalk.
July 31, 2025
Cities Matter More Than Ever As Delusional President Denies Climate Change
We're entering a new era of federal climate denial, and it's time to use a different set of tools to fight back.
July 31, 2025
Eyes On the Street: Somerville Builds Gardens In the Street to Improve Safety While Also Reducing Water Pollution
The new 'green infrastructure' helps calm traffic and improve safety while also absorbing stormwater during rainstorms.
July 30, 2025
MBTA Proposes Fines, Rules for Its New Bus Camera Enforcement Systems
The proposed fines for blocking a bus lane start at $25 and become incrementally more expensive for subsequent offenses, with higher fines for commercial vehicles.
July 29, 2025
The T’s Bus Driver Shortage Is Easing, But Increasing Traffic Is Delaying Benefits
The T's growing roster of bus drivers is wasting more time stuck in traffic.
July 28, 2025
With Loss of Federal Funding, MassDOT Will Re-Evaluate Its Allston I-90 Plans
It's back to the drawing board, all over again.
July 25, 2025
