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Boston Globe
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Newton mayor crosses a line by painting over neighborhood's road markings
Advertisement The red, white, and green markings were never about politics — they were about heritage, identity, and honoring generations of Italian American families who built the Nonantum neighborhood and gave so much to the city of Newton. To strip the markings away days before a cherished religious and cultural celebration was nothing short of an insult. I urge Fuller to right this wrong by allowing the traditional Italian flag stripes to be restored, not as a side detail, but in full and in place. Gina Fiandaca East Boston The writer is former secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, former Boston transportation commissioner, and former assistant city manager of the City of Austin, Texas. She is also a board member of Pirandello Lyceum, an Italian American cultural organization. Advertisement
Boston Globe
01-07-2025
- Boston Globe
Hitting the road for July Fourth weekend? These are the best and worst times to travel.
'Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the summer,' said Jonathan Gulliver, the Highway Administrator at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. 'MassDOT encourages travelers to plan ahead, expect delays, and drive safely to make sure everyone enjoys the holiday weekend.' In order to avoid congestion on the roads, AAA generally recommends drivers to travel in the morning to avoid the worst anticipated traffic in the afternoons. Advertisement Based on nationwide trends, these are the best and worst times to travel by car, according to INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights. INRIX AAA said Route 3 will likely be one of the busiest routes in Massachusetts, so be prepared for backups there. In an effort to encourage drivers to plan ahead, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation created its own travel forecast for the upcoming holiday weekend. 'The heaviest traffic is expected on Wednesday, July 2, and Thursday, July 3, with delays extending into the evening,' MassDOT officials said in a statement. 'On Friday, July 4, travelers are advised to avoid mid-day and afternoon travel due to expected peak congestion. Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6, are also expected to see heavier traffic throughout the day, especially in the morning and afternoon hours,' the statement continued. Advertisement MassDOT officials said the I-93 Boston-Quincy HOV lane will deploy early for the holiday, opening at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and 1 p.m. on Thursday. The HOV lane will not be deployed on Friday, and will return to its regular schedule on Monday, officials said. MBTA officials are also reminding the public that subway, ferry, commuter rail and RIDE trips will be free after 8:30 p.m. on July 4, and passengers can purchase the The Red, Orange, Blue, and Green Lines will operate on a modified Saturday schedule with increased service after 3 p.m., T officials said. All bus routes and the Silver Line will operate on a Sunday schedule; all commuter rail lines will operate on a weekend schedule; and all RIDE services will operate a Sunday schedule, officials said. The last MBTA trains on July 4 are scheduled to leave North Station and South Station between 11:30 p.m. and midnight, but if the fireworks are delayed, they'll leave up to 30 minutes after the end the of the fireworks, officials said. Emily Sweeney can be reached at
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Crash shuts down portion of Mass. Pike in Lee
LEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A portion of the Mass. Pike is closed following a crash in Lee Friday afternoon. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation says the westbound side of the Mass. Pike is closed at Exit 10 in Lee due to a crash. No additional information has been provided at this time. Woman dead after apartment fire on Franklin Street in Westfield WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Right turns temporarily prohibited on Finn Street to King Street in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that right turns on Finn Street to King Street in Northampton will be temporarily prohibited on Thursday. Amherst man arrested following threats of Big Y stabbing, threats to Tennessee officer From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, MassDOT crews will be completing paint applications on the mass arm assemblies on Finn Street and King Street. During this time, two-way traffic on King Street must be maintained and right turns from Finn Street will be prohibited. Drivers in the area are asked to plan routes accordingly, taking detours and navigating the area with caution. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Overnight ramp closure on I-91N ramp in Springfield on Tuesday
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is notifying drivers of an overnight ramp closure on I-91 on Tuesday. Nightly closures on I-91 in Northampton due to bridge work The I-91 northbound ramp located on Longhill Street in Springfield will be closed from 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday until 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday. This closure is taking place due to overnight construction work in the area. MassDOT stated that variable message signage will be installed along Sumner Avenue near Longhill Street to assist drivers around the work zone. I-91 southbound access from Longhill Street will remain open for travelers during this time. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
