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Proposed MBTA ferry, train cuts infuriate South Shore
November 16, 2020
HINGHAM, Mass. — An MBTA proposal that would completely suspend of all ferry service and reduce commuter rail service has many on the South Shore furious.
Read More ShareCohasset implores state leaders to keep ferry, train running
November 05, 2020
COHASSET — The town of Cohasset sent a letter to the governor and the Department of Transportation secretary, imploring them to reconsider cuts proposed by the MBTA to the ferry and train that service...
Read More ShareSouth Shore officials advocate for keeping local T service
October 31, 2020
HINGHAM — As potential cuts to the MBTA ferry and commuter rail loom closer, local elected officials are amping up their efforts to preserve T service in the area and are encouraging residents to...
Read More ShareLocal family fights for change after mauling at dog daycare
October 19, 2020
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A local woman said her dog was badly mauled at a local dog daycare prompting her to demand more oversight into pet daycares. She told her story exclusively to...
Read More ShareWeymouth Gas Compressor Station Gets Approval To Start Service After Recent Shutdown
September 24, 2020
STATE HOUSE, WEYMOUTH, SEPT. 24, 2020…(State House News Service) – Federal regulators gave energy giant Enbridge the green light on Thursday to start service at the Weymouth natural gas compressor station, removing the final hurdle...
Read More ShareCritics Call For Shutdown, Safety Review Of Weymouth Compressor After Emergency Shutdown
September 16, 2020
By Barbara Moran & Miriam Wasser Elected officials are calling on state and federal authorities to suspend construction and operations at a still-unfinished natural gas compressor station in Weymouth, after a gas leak and emergency...
Read More ShareWeymouth’s Great Pond dam construction ‘on schedule ’
July 31, 2020
By Ed [email protected] WEYMOUTH- A considerable amount of flooding has occurred over the years on Randolph Street and Relda Road, but these annoyances should be reduced after a new dam is built at Great...
Read More ShareWeymouth to receive $250,000 from state for full-day kindergarten
July 12, 2020
By Jessica TrufantThe Patriot Ledger WEYMOUTH — The district will receive money from the state to help launch its universal full-day kindergarten program this fall. The state Senate recently passed a $1.1 billion COVID-19...
Read More ShareBills aid in rural cell service, small biz funds
July 03, 2020
By Danny Jin, The Berkshire Eagle Funding for rural cell service and Berkshire businesses would be made available through bills passed by the Massachusetts Senate on Thursday.
Read More ShareGroundbreaking for new Chapman Middle School in Weymouth ‘tinged with nostalgia’
July 02, 2020
By Ed [email protected] WEYMOUTH – Mayor Robert Hedlund said the groundbreaking for a new $164.2 million Maria Weston Chapman Middle School is “tinged with sadness and nostalgia” for those who attended classes at the...
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