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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

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

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