Several people have reported their cars have been broken into and vandalized at the MBTA parking garage on Broad Street in Lynn and it could be part of a nationwide Tik-Tok trend. Justin Morley said he went into the garage Wednesday morning and found his car window had been broken and something was jammed in […]
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MBTA approves reduced fare program for low-income riders
Many MBTA commuters are happy to hear about the new reduced fares for low-income riders. “I’ve looked at monthly passes, it’s crazy, so expensive,” said Gianna Braccini, a college student at Suffolk University, who rides the T daily. A lot of daily riders can spend nearly $100 a month. But now, some will be able […]
MBTA police searching for person who pepper-sprayed riders on a Green Line trolley in Cambridge
MBTA Transit Police are searching for a man who allegedly pepper-sprayed several passengers aboard a Green Line trolley in Cambridge on Saturday, officials said. The incident occurred just before 2:30 p.m. at Lechmere station, according to police. The man police are looking for allegedly sprayed “numerous” passengers with OC spray, also known as pepper spray, […]
Natick, Wellesley work to comply with MBTA zoning law. Where they hope to build new homes
With Town Meeting kicking off in several communities this month, some local officials are seeking ways to accommodate a new state law that requires allowing for higher-density housing in certain neighborhoods. The impetus for this strategy is the state’s Multi-Family Zoning Requirements for MBTA Communities regulations, which were signed into law by former Gov. Charlie […]
The town of Milton votes no on zoning proposal about multi-family homes near MBTA stations
A Valentine’s Day vote rejected a new zoning law in Milton. It was a close vote with little love lost between opposing sides on a crucial zoning law on housing in this Boston suburb. “The housing crisis is really important it’s a big issue in Massachusetts and we each should be doing our part,” said […]
MBTA says South Coast Rail stations will be finished within weeks: Top stories
As we kick off a new week, let’s take a look back at the week that was. Top stories this past week included: You’ve no doubt seen many likenesses of Lizzie Borden. But have you ever seen her on a pizza? This pizza artist took a whack at creating a portrait of Borden. More of […]
MBTA says South Coast Rail stations will be finished within weeks. Check out the progress.
South Coast Rail is gaining steam, with key stations in the project almost complete, according to officials at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. The project, which will connect Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton with Boston by MBTA commuter rail, is still on track for a summer 2024 opening. The South Coast Rail project will […]
Governor Healey makes lowering housing costs, MBTA funding, school aid priorities for the new year
Affordable housing, educational funding, and economic development are among the priorities that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey outlined in her State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday evening. It was Healey’s first State of the Commonwealth address since taking office one year ago. Healey highlighted the work that her administration accomplished during its first year to lower […]