In the frantic, not-so-productive final hours of this year’s formal legislative session, the Massachusetts Senate did not take up Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to authorize the city to temporarily shift more of the property-tax burden onto …
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MBTA reminds riders of 10-day Green Line B branch suspension
The MBTA is reminding riders that the Green Line B branch service will be suspended for 10 days, starting Friday.
Service between Boston College and Babcock Street will be suspended daily until Aug. 11, T officials said.
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Driver seriously hurt after truck rolls over into median on I-95 in Sharon
A truck driver was hurt after a rollover crash on Interstate 95 in Sharon, Massachusetts, state police said Friday.
Troopers responded to reports of a box truck rollover into the median on I-95 north near the Route 1 overpass just before 6 a.m., according to police, who said the driver sustained serious injuries.
The driver was taken to Norwood Memorial Airport to be flown to a Boston hospital, police said. His name wasn’t released.
It’s unclear what caused the crash.
String of package thefts raises concerns in Watertown
Alleged package thefts have put Watertown, Massachusetts, residents on high alert as they spread across town.
The string of thefts started last week, according to Watertown police, who said there’s evidence to believe they’re all connected.
The man accused of stealing the packages was described as being 20 to 30 years old, about 5 foot 8 inches tall and having beard. He could also be driving a blue van, police said.
One of the incidents was caught on ring doorbell camera on Purvis Street. The man was seen walking up to a porch of a home, stealing the package and walking away.
An Emerson Road homeowner said this thief tailed a Fed-Ex truck, then pretended to be the resident of the home by going up to the delivery man and signing for their package.
By the time they realized what was going on, the man ran to his van and took off.
Anyone with information about the package thefts should call the Watertown Police Department.
Boston city councilors call on Healey to reverse migrant shelter limits
Workweek wraps up with continued muggy and humid conditions
At this point in the summer, we’re focused on the few remaining bright, sunny weekends and any relief from the humidity.
This weekend features neither. OK, maybe that’s an embellishment in the sun department, but we’re certai…
