Effective Friday, Rhode Island Become High-Risk Travel State
editor BOSTON – Effective Friday, August 7, the Massachusetts Department of Public health has removed Rhode Island from the list of low risk states, which are safe to travel to. As…
August 2020
Councilor Long Writes City Holding Developers ‘Hostage’; Supports Millwood’s Claim Not to Pay $1.1 Million To Framingham
FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham and the developers of Millwood are having a contract dispute. And it all comes down to money. As of today, the developers building luxury…
Traffic Alert: Tree Blocking Salem End Road
FRAMINGHAM – Tropical Storm Isaias has arrived, and brought winds that are knocking down trees, poles, and wires. There is a large tree blocking Salem End Road, just after 5:30…
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Studying Sunday Service
FRAMINGHAM – MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Administrator Ed Carr said the MWRTA is studying expanding its service to Sundays. It is his goal to role it out in Framingham &…
City of Framingham Submits Form For 25% Pay Cut to Councilors, Despite Vote Against It
FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham submitted paperwork to reduce the salary of each of the 11 City Councilors by 25 percent, despite the fact that the Council rejected the…
MetroWest in Tornado Watch Until 9 p.m.
BOSTON – The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for MetroWest Boston until 9 p.m. today, August 4. Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Review…
AAA: Drivers Should Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias
Photo & press release courtesy of AAA Northeast *** BOSTON – Drivers should start to prepare now for the effects of tropical storm Isaias. Gale force winds can topple objects…
MassPort Seeking To Expand Logan Express Garage in Framingham
FRAMINGHAM – MassPort is seeking to expand the Framingham Logan Express current garage of 4-floors to a seventh floor, to add 1,000 new parking spaces. Framingham is one of the…
Lord & Taylor Closing at Natick Mall; Retailer Closing 19 Locations Nationwide As Parent Company Files Bankruptcy
NATICK – Lord & Taylor announced it is closing 19 of its stores, including the one in the Natick Mall today. Lord & Taylor’s parent company Le Tote Inc., filed…
UPDATED: MBTA Names Ester Chief Safety Officer
The following is a press release from MBTA *** BOSTON – The MBTA today, August 4, announced the appointment of Ronald L. Ester Jr. as Chief Safety Officer. Ester’s transit…