As the Commonwealth continues to reopen, and more drivers return to the roads, statistics show an increase in citations being issued for distracted driving.
Did you know that within 150 miles of Northampton are almost 200 former steam railroads being transformed into linear parks, also known as rail trails? Northampton is at the intersection of two major ones the Mass Central Rail Trail, a 104-mile-long.
A lot of people are planning to hit the road this summer, especially after being cooped up throughout the pandemic. Before you hit the road, here are a few Massachusetts summer construction projects that could impact your plans: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is replacing eight bridges along the Mass Pike between Southborough and Westborough as a part of the state s Acceler-8 program.Commuters will cross an old bridge on Friday and then a new one on Monday morning, meaning traffic will be impacted on eight weekends from June 18 through August 16.Crews are also in the final stages of resurfacing I-290 in Worcester and Shrewsbury this summer. That work happens on weekdays but during off-peak hours. For those traveling in Boston, the North Washington Street Bridge replacement project is picking up. Most of the new bridge is expected to be constructed before November.Currently, a temporary bridge is carrying one lane outbound to Charlestown and two lanes inbound to
TAUNTON All but one of Taunton s city councilors are running for reelection in November. But they will be up against at least 11 challengers.
That s how many have taken out nomination papers with more than two months to go for more candidates to join the crowded field.
Taunton s current city councilors include Council President Chris Coute, Barry Sanders, Deborah Carr, Phil Duarte, David Pottier, Gerald Croteau, Jeff Postell, John McCaul and Donald Cleary. Carr is undecided about whether she wants to run again.
John McCaul
McCaul has been serving on the City Council for 10 years. He works as an emergency response coordinator for ServiceMaster by Gilmore, a building restoration company. He is also a National Guard veteran and member of the Taunton Kiwanis Club.