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Overnight ramp closures coming July 27 to Aug. 1 at busy Mass Pike/I-495 interchange
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said it's ready to begin another round of overnight construction at the I-90/I-495 interchange in Westborough and Hopkinton. Work will take place during the late evening starting on Sunday, July 27, and running until Friday, Aug. 1, according to a community announcement. Ramp closures start at 11 p.m. on each of those nights, with reopenings not occurring until 5 a.m. the following day. During this period, several detours will be implemented to guide drivers around the construction, according to the announcement: July 27: When the Interstate 90 (Exit 106) eastbound ramp to Interstate 495 is closed, traffic will be directed to follow the detour signs and use I-90 eastbound to Exit 111 (Route 9) to Route 9 westbound to access I-495. July 28: When the I-90 (Exit 106) eastbound ramp to I-495 northbound is closed, traffic will be directed to follow the detour signs and use I-495 southbound to Exit 54A (West Main Street, Hopkinton), then reverse direction back to I-495 north. July 29: When the I-90 (Exit 106) eastbound ramp to I-495 northbound is closed, traffic will be directed to follow the detour signs and use I-495 southbound to exit 54A (West Main Street, Hopkinton), then reverse direction back to I-495 northbound. When the I-495 (Exit 58) ramp to I-90 westbound is closed, traffic will be directed to follow the detour signs onto I-90 eastbound and use Exit 111 (Route 9) to reverse direction. July 30: When the I-90 (Exit 106) eastbound ramp to I-495 northbound is closed, traffic will be directed to follow the detour signs and use I-495 southbound to exit 54A (West Main Street, Hopkinton), then reverse direction back to I-495 northbound. When the I-495 (Exit 58) ramp to I-90 westbound is closed, traffic will be directed to follow the detour signs onto I-90 eastbound and use Exit 111 (Route 9) in order to reverse direction. July 31: When the I-90 (Exit 106) eastbound ramp to I-495 is closed, traffic will be directed to follow the detour signs and use I-90 eastbound to Exit 111 (Route 9) to Route 9 westbound to access I-495. $466M project: Proposed reconstruction of Mass Pike, I-495 interchange takes step forward Appropriate signage and law enforcement will be present to assist drivers, according to the announcement. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to reduce speed and exercise caution. All work is weather-dependent and may be altered due to emergencies. For updates on traffic conditions, travelers can download the Mass511 mobile app or visit according to the announcement. They can also dial 511 for real-time conditions or follow @MassDOT on X for regular updates. This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Overnight work means detours at Mass Pike/Interstate-495 interchange Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
A runner's guide to visiting Boston for the Marathon: Where to stay, what to do and tips to conquer 26.2 miles
'Turn left on Boylston' rings through your ears as you approach the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The race has long been eulogised by runners over decades, with its prestige enduring despite destination races around the world growing in popularity since the sport's boom following the Covid pandemic. The race's future will forever be entwined with the tragic Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, but out of tragedy has emerged an even stronger and warmer community that welcomes hundreds of thousands each year around Easter, culminating with its special race on Patriots' Day. The ' Boston Strong' slogan remains powerful 12 years on. A peculiar race in the sense that it starts 26.2 miles away in the sleepy Massachusetts town of Hopkinton, while also taking place on a Monday, Boston lives and breathes the marathon unlike any other city I've witnessed. London, which has its charm too, is enormous and sprawling on race day, but the crowd disperses rather quickly, whereas Boston retains a unique character for many hours, if not days. While the city is a great place to visit throughout the year, here are some tips and advice to make your time at the Boston Marathon an unforgettable experience. Where to stay There are a few factors to consider when deciding on a place to stay in Boston. In an ideal world, you'll be a short walk from one of two places. First, Charles Street - between the Public Garden and Boston Common - where those iconic big yellow school buses, that you'll remember from many movies, take you to Hopkinton and the start line on marathon day. But you can venture a little further out and take the T (MBTA) in the morning: Red Line (Park Street station) and Green Line (Charles Street Station). Secondly, within a walk from Boylston Street and Berkeley Street, which is where the gear check area is for runners to drop their clear bags off before heading for the buses. With everything going on in the city around Easter, citizenM Boston North Station is a great option (there is another citizenM at Back Bay). It's right above TD Garden, so you can't help but feel the buzz of the city on top of the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins' home. The views are stunning, the food is excellent and the rooftop bar is a great spot for drinks. Look out for the basketball-themed artwork and gallery throughout the hotel too. It's a great option if you want to sneak in a Celtics game during marathon weekend, with playoff basketball just beginning. Another good and affordable option is Staypineapple in South End Boston, which will leave you with a straight, eight-minute walk to the gear check area. Handy if travelling alone, the bar and restaurant downstairs are packed with fellow runners over marathon weekend. The staff are welcoming and lean into the atmosphere, offering guests a 'marathon care package' filled with snacks and treats to stash for during and after the race. The hotel is also pet-friendly. What else to do Once checked in and unpacked, the perfect way to better understand the city comes from a short run to Boston Common to soak in the positive energy ahead of Patriots' Day. There you'll also find the Freedom Trail. So grab a coffee and take the 2.5-mile brick path walk to shake off any jet lag and explore Boston's historic neighborhoods to better understand the American Revolution. As previously mentioned, Boston is obsessed with sports, and while the NFL is in the offseason, so you won't be able to catch a Patriots game, you can catch a basketball or ice hockey game, depending on the teams' success that season as both leagues enter the postseason. But a sure-fire bet is baseball with the season just beginning. Hopes and dreams are still alive for the Red Sox, one of the most storied franchises in American sports. So head down to Fenway Park, one of the most iconic stadiums in the world, for a great, family-friendly day or night out before the race. A favourite even for those tourists not passionate about sports. Boston offers some great options for free, too, notably the Boston Public Library. Its beautiful, traditional architecture is married with a modern wing including a cafe and stage for talks and local radio shows. Get lost inside American's first large free municipal library and exit near some of Boston's best shops on Newbury Street. The perfect spot on Saturday or Sunday before the marathon with the expo, at Hynes Convention Center, also nearby. Harvard is an essential day trip too, with its stunning campus in the idyllic Cambridge. Easily accessible via the T, it makes for a nice change of pace from the city to soak in student life in Harvard Yard and beyond. Where to eat Again, runners will want to plan their meals both before and after raceday. So, with carbs the priority beforehand, a good Italian is likely to appeal. Faccia a Faccia offers shareable plates of pasta, the cacio e pepe is especially good, while the Grandma Bread is worth adding to leave you energised on raceday. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is a gem of a place, a tiny spot for some of the best ramen you will find at affordable prices, the queues are enormous by early afternoon, so go early to avoid disappointment. If runners are looking for somewhere to celebrate on Monday evening, then Lolita Back Bay offers tacos and tequila with its Gothic decor and moody atmosphere bringing a unique experience. Watch out for the enormous candyfloss that arrives with the bill too. And if BBQ is your thing, The Smoke Shop BBQ - Seaport is exactly what you're looking for with its award-winning food and enormous selection of whisky perfect to indulge in the hours and days after racing. Finally, a good tip is to book somewhere for brunch the day after the marathon, fail to do so and you could be left hungry with most reputable spots fully booked with more than an hour to wait. Friendly Toast is simple and offers the quintessential American brunch. What about the race? Beyond time on feet and getting in the miles, hill training is synonymous with this testing course. So the key to running well and, crucially, enjoying yourself is how you navigate the Newton Hills, specifically the notorious Heartbreak Hill. Get plenty of elevation in beforehand, but then also hold a little back in the first five miles, which are downhill and present a feeling of delusion in most runners as you fly downhill at a pace closer to your half marathon best. Try to opt for 'feel' rather than what you want to see on your watch and you'll stand a great chance of avoiding those dreaded cramps in the closing stages. In terms of getting into the race, places are more competitive than ever, with time standards being slashed each year. You can find the entry times here. The deadline for next year's race is set for early September 2025. Look to run a minute (or more!) under your qualifying time to avoid disappointment as the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) whittles down the numbers for next year. And remember to book up hotels and flights well in advance, perhaps as soon as your place is confirmed (this year's race was confirmed in the last week of September 2024), or target a refundable hotel to avoid being priced out of the best locations.
CBS News
07-06-2025
- CBS News
Former Hopkinton deputy police chief convicted of child rape
Former Hopkinton Deputy Chief of Police John "Jay" Porter has been convicted of three charges of rape of a child. He assaulted the student while he was a school resource officer in the town's school system, the Middlesex District Attorney said. The incidents occurred during 2004 and 2005 when the victim was a 15-year-old student at Hopkinton High School. According to the district attorney, Porter assaulted the victim on multiple occasions off school property. "Abused his position of power" "The defendant in this case abused his position of power to take advantage of and manipulate a child to gain her trust before sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions," said District Attorney Marian Ryan. Investigators said during ninth and tenth grade, the victim would often go see Porter for support. "That relationship changed during tenth grade, going from one of a trusted adult and student to a flirtatious then sexual one," the district attorney said. One assault occurred after the victim was excused early from school, and Porter volunteered to drive her home. Later that year, the student was babysitting at Porter's Hopedale home, and he assaulted her when he drove her home to Hopkinton, the district attorney said. Porter was placed on leave from the police department in August of 2022 and indicted on three counts of child rape in the spring of 2023. He was promoted to deputy chief in the fall of 2021 and had been with the Hopkinton Police Department for more than 30 years. Porter is scheduled to be sentenced on June 18.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
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MIAA tennis tournament seeds: Hopkinton boys and Dover-Sherborn girls grab top spots
Here's the main draw. The MIAA released its tennis state tournament brackets Tuesday. Undefeated Hopkinton earned the top seed in the boys tennis field, while Dover-Sherborn girls, also without a loss, are No. 1 in Division 3. The Wellesley girls (Division 1) and Westborough boys (Division 2) are defending state champions. Wayland reached the Division 2 boys Final Four, while Westborough advanced to the Division 2 girls state semifinals and Hopedale was in the girls Division 4 Final Four. Advertisement Games are scheduled to begin Tuesday, though they can be played as early as Saturday if both athletic directors agree. Here is where every area team is seeded: Boys Division 1 Round of 32 No. 22 King Philip (13-7) at No. 11 Wellesley (11-8) No. 19 Framingham (7-11) at No. 14 Newton South (8-7) No. 20 Lincoln-Sudbury (5-8) at No. 13 Westford Academy (9-4) No. 27 Natick (3-14) at No. 6 Lexington (19-1) No. 28 Franklin (8-10) at No. 5 Concord-Carlisle (11-3) Girls Division 1 Preliminary round No. 35 Bockton (6-6) at No. 30 Framingham (4-11) Round of 32 No. 36 Revere/No. 29 Malden at No. 4 Wellesley (19-0) No. 26 Plymouth South (9-9) at No. 7 Lincoln-Sudbury (7-7) Advertisement No. 20 Hopkinton (13-5) at No. 13 Franklin (13-4) Natick High School junior Grace Zhang warms up before her match against Brookline, May 13, 2025. No. 18 Shrewsbury (10-8) at No. 15 Natick (11-7) 'It's like a coaching video': Natick girls tennis has never had a player like Grace Zhang No. 22 Algonquin (9-7) at No. 11 Concord-Carlisle (7-7) Boys Division 2 Round of 32 Hopkinton senior captain Ilian Glace acknowledges cheers from schoolmates after winning his third singles match against Norwood, May 20, 2025. No. 33 Bridgewater-Raynham/No. 32 Whitman-Hanson at No. 1 Hopkinton (18-0) 'He's a gift': Hopkinton boys tennis completes first undefeated season behind a new No. 1 from Germany No. 28 Milford (9-11) at No. 5 Wayland (8-5) No. 26 Reading (6-10) at No. 7 Westborough (11-5) No. 20 Algonquin (9-7) at No. 13 Marblehead (15-2) Girls Division 2 Round of 32 No. 34 Malden Catholic/No. 31 Melrose at No. 2 Wayland (10-5) Advertisement No. 38 Cardinal Spellman/No. 27 Minnechaug at No. 6 Westborough (11-5) No. 22 Holliston (10-6) at No. 11 Oliver Ames (13-3) Boys Division 3 Round of 32 No. 25 Nauset (5-11) at No. 8 Holliston (9-5) No. 23 Swampscott (8-8) at No. 10 Medway (11-5) No. 19 Marlborough (6-9) at No. 14 Dover-Sherborn (8-9) 'Her swings are her brother's': Tennis bonds Marlborough siblings Ada and Andy Zheng No. 21 Ashland (6-11) at No. 12 Wakefield (11-6) Girls Division 3 Preliminary round No. 35 Hudson (9-9) at No. 30 Seekonk (9-7) Round of 32 No. 33 Groton-Dunstable/No. 32 Wareham at No. 1 Dover-Sherborn (16-0) No. 18 Watertown (12-8) at No. 15 Medway (10-6) Girls Division 4 Round of 32 No. 20 Lee (10-5) at No. 13 Millis (10-8) Advertisement No. 24 AMSA (9-9) at No. 9 Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School (20-0) No. 26 Hopedale (6-9) at No. 7 Ipswich (12-4) This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: MIAA tennis seeds out. Hopkinton boys and Dover-Sherborn girls No. 1
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
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2025 spring MIAA state tournament schedule and results for baseball, lacrosse and more
The spring state tournaments are upon us. With six sports in action and 31 brackets to monitor, that's a lot of information flying around. Opening rounds began Tuesday with tennis, and sports like volleyball, rugby, lacrosse, baseball and softball will follow later in the week. Advertisement We'll be monitoring the action as it progresses and aggregating the results here. Follow along through Father's Day weekend and the state championships: Tuesday, May 27 Boys tennis Division 3 Round of 32 No. 14 Dover Sherborn 4, No. 19 Marlborough 1 Girls tennis Division 3 preliminary round No. 30 Seekonk 4, No. 35 Hudson 1 Wednesday, May 28 Boys tennis Division 1 Round of 32 No. 22 King Philip (13-7) at No. 11 Wellesley (11-8), 4 p.m. No. 27 Natick (3-14) at No. 6 Lexington (19-1), 4 p.m. No. 19 Framingham (7-11) at No. 14 Newton South (8-7), 4:15 p.m. No. 20 Lincoln-Sudbury (5-8) at No. 13 Westford Academy (9-4), at Robinson Elementary School, 4:15 p.m. Division 2 Round of 32 No. 26 Reading (6-10) at No. 7 Westborough (11-5), 4 p.m. Advertisement Defending champs: After 3 years of heartbreak in the state finals, Westborough boys tennis breaks through No. 20 Algonquin (9-7) at No. 13 Marblehead (15-2), 4:30 p.m. Division 3 Round of 32 No. 25 Nauset (5-11) at No. 8 Holliston (9-5), at Goodwill Park, 4 p.m. No. 21 Ashland (6-11) at No. 12 Wakefield (11-6), 4:45 p.m. Girls tennis Division 1 preliminary round No. 35 Brockton (6-6) at No. 30 Framingham (4-11), 4 p.m. Division 1 Round of 32 No. 26 Plymouth South (9-9) at No. 7 Lincoln-Sudbury (7-7), 4 p.m. Natick High School junior Grace Zhang, before the match against Brookline, May 13, 2025. 'It's like a coaching video': Natick girls tennis has never had a player like Grace Zhang No. 18 Shrewsbury (10-8) at No. 15 Natick (11-7), 4 p.m. Advertisement No. 22 Algonquin (9-7) at No. 11 Concord-Carlisle (7-7), 4 p.m. Division 2 Round of 32 No. 22 Holliston (10-6) at No. 11 Oliver Ames (13-3), 3:45 p.m. Division 3 Round of 32 No. 18 Watertown (12-8) at No. 15 Medway (10-6), 4 p.m. Boys volleyball Division 1 Round of 32 No. 21 Weymouth (12-8) at No. 12 Wellesley (10-9), 4 p.m. Division 2 Round of 32 No. 18 Pioneer Christian (13-2) at No. 15 Millis (13-7), 6 p.m. Thursday, May 29 Boys tennis Division 1 Round of 32 No. 28 Franklin (8-10) at No. 5 Concord-Carlisle (11-3), 4 p.m. Division 2 Round of 32 No. 32 Whitman-Hanson (7-12) at No. 1 Hopkinton (18-0), 4 p.m. Advertisement Moving on up: Hopkinton boys tennis completes first undefeated season behind a new No. 1 from Germany No. 28 Milford (9-11) at No. 5 Wayland (8-5), 4 p.m. Division 3 Round of 32 No. 23 Swampscott (8-8) at No. 10 Medway (11-5), 4 p.m. Girls tennis Division 1 Round of 32 No. 20 Hopkinton (13-5) at No. 13 Franklin (13-4), 4 p.m. Division 4 Round of 32 No. 24 AMSA (9-9) at No. 9 Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School (20-0), at Hampshire College, 4 p.m. No. 26 Hopedale (6-9) at No. 7 Ipswich (12-4), 5 p.m. No. 20 Lee (10-5) at No. 13 Millis (10-8), 5:15 p.m. Boys volleyball Division 1 Round of 32 No. 22 Milford (12-9) at No. 11 Chelmsford (17-3), 5 p.m. Division 2 preliminary round No. 34 Keefe Tech (12-8) at No. 31 Granby (13-6), 5:15 p.m. Advertisement No. 35 Assabet Valley (13-7) at No. 30 Chicopee (9-11), 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 30 Girls tennis Division 1 Round of 32 No. 36 Revere/No. 29 Malden at No. 4 Wellesley (19-0), 4 p.m. On a run: Budding dynasty? State-champion Wellesley girls tennis doesn't have a senior Division 2 Round of 32 No. 31 Melrose (8-10) at No. 2 Wayland (10-5), 4 p.m. Division 3 Round of 32 No. 33 Groton-Dunstable/No. 32 Wareham at No. 1 Dover-Sherborn (16-0) Boys volleyball Division 1 preliminary round No. 38 Algonquin (9-9) at No. 27 Taunton (15-4), 6 p.m. Division 2 Round of 32 No. 17 Doherty (13-3) at No. 16 Bellingham (15-5), 5 p.m. Wayland junior captain Finn Bell fires a shot towards St. John's during the game in Wayland, April 1, 2025. The Eagles defeated the Warriors, 3-2. 'Natural to him': Wayland junior Finn Bell's volleyball skills are rare to find in Mass. Advertisement Assabet/Chicopee at No. 3 Wayland (12-8), 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 Girls rugby Division 1 semifinals No. 3 Weymouth (5-1) at No. 2 Lincoln-Sudbury (4-3), 5 p.m. TBA Boys tennis Division 3 Round of 16 No. 14 Dover-Sherborn (9-8) vs. No. 3 Newburyport/No. 30 Auburn/No. 35 Tantasqua Girls tennis Division 2 Round of 32 No. 38 Cardinal Spellman/No. 27 Minnechaug at No. 6 Westborough (11-5) Boys volleyball Division 1 Round of 32 No. 34 Andover/No. 31 Waltham at No. 2 Natick (16-2) Algonquin/Taunton at No. 6 Nipmuc (18-2) Division 2 Round of 32 No. 38 Madison Park/No. 27 University Park Campus at No. 6 Marlborough (17-2) This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: 2025 MIAA spring state tournament schedule and results from MetroWest
