Worcester is declaring a “Road Safety and Traffic Violence Crisis” following the three recent pedestrian crashes involving one toddler and two adolescents, City Manager Eric Batista and Mayor Joseph Petty announced Thursday.
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Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of June 24, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of June 17, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect road closures, delays and detours. MassDOT will be continuing their reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Circle Street Bridge. […]
Billerica police officer killed while working road construction site
BILLERICA — Tragedy rocked the Billerica Police Department on Friday when Sgt. Ian Taylor, a member of the department since 2011, suffered fatal injuries while working on a road construction site on Boston Road.
After 4-year-old girl was killed by truck in Boston, Massachusetts group releases fatal pedestrian crash report
At least 69 pedestrians lost their lives in crashes in Massachusetts last year, accounting for about 20% of the 346 total traffic deaths across the state.
