Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced the latest grouping of names that have been added to the state’s list of unclaimed property owners. Over 51,000 new properties worth millions of dollars are owed to individuals and businesses throughout the…
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MWRA Board of Directors Approves Waiver To Join MWRA Water System
At its meeting last week, the MWRA Board of Directors voted to adopt the recommendation of the MWRA Advisory Board to temporarily waive the entrance fee new communities pay to join the MWRA water system. Citing the challenges communities face…
Hurricane Fiona Was a Warning
We’re all aware by now that climate change is dramatically impacting our weather, particularly by increasing the intensity of major weather events such as hurricanes. In our little corner of the world, significant weather events have been few and far…
Alcohol Ignition Interlocks Would Be A Good Idea
The National Highway Transportation Board (NTSB) recently made the recommendation that automobile manufacturers should be required to install ignition interlock devices (IID) into all new motor vehicles to prevent those who drink alcohol from operating a motor vehicle. According to…
Lynn Fire and Police Family Fun Day
Amal Clooney Addresses Crowd of Over 900 at Salem State Series
Special to the Journal International Human Rights Lawyer Amal Clooney addressed over 900 attendees at the Salem State University Speaker Series at O’Keefe Complex Tuesday. Foundation, Inc.’s speaker series. Award-winning journalist and Salem State alumna Anne Driscoll ’76 interviewed Clooney…
Lynn Station To Close on October 1 for Needed Improvements
Lynn Commuter Rail station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line will close on October 1, to address potential station deterioration issues. Seeking to take proactive measures to advance rider and employee safety, the MBTA is completely rebuilding the station as part of…
Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates the Success of the Greening the Gateway Cities Program
As part of the Baker-Polito Administration’s celebration of Climate Week in Massachusetts, Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner Doug Rice and state and local officials visited the City of Lynn to promote the Commonwealth’s Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP).…
Orange Line, Green Line Extension Service Resume on Schedule
Special to the Times-Free Press On Monday, September 19, both the Orange Line service and Green Line Union Square service resumed. The MBTA initiated the 30-day full closure of the Orange Line on August 19 to complete five years of…
Commuter Rail Announces Service Changes As Orange Line Service Returns
Keolis and the MBTA announced several changes to Commuter Rail operations as the Orange Line returned to service on Monday. Oak Grove station, which was re-opened to support passengers during the Orange Line service disruption, will remain in service, becoming…