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Legislation for Micro-Mobility Devices on the Horizon
Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide With the number of incidents involving “micromobility” devices such as e-bikes and electric scooters on the rise in Massachusetts, lawmakers are taking action with new legislation. MA Sen. Brendan Crighton is one of the lawmakers leading the charge to regulate micromobility devices and find a balance between safety and
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Crighton And Reid Will Share A Stage In Nahant
Residents are invited to attend Nahant Village Church’s next community breakfast on Jan. 9, which will feature State Sen. Brendan Crighton and Rep. Sean Reid. The two will be speaking to residents about various topics related to the town and the broader North Shore communities. They will then open the floor for Q&A to address
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Crighton On The Road Ahead For Transportation Policy
As the first year of the legislative session comes to a close, Sen. Brendan Crighton, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation, has been speaking to constituents, stakeholders, and advocates about the future of transportation in the Commonwealth. Crighton and Rep. Jim Arciero, Committee co-chair, were invited to close out the “Transportation First” Speaker Series
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Governor Healey Delivers $50 Million for Road Paving to Enhance Safety, Improve Travel
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is awarding $50 million to 34 municipalities to pave 217 miles of roads to enhance safety and improve travel. The funds come from the Municipal Pavement Program and are available for municipally owned state numbered routes, with an emphasis on National Highway System (NHS) roadways. “This investment in municipal paving is about
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Talk Of New Transportation Dollars? Bring It On, Says Senate Chair
Most power players are skittish about the idea of new taxes or tolls to fund transportation investments, but not the Senate’s point person on the issue, who is not shy about his willingness to turn over every rock. “Obviously, you get criticized for talking about revenues at any point,” said Sen. Brendan Crighton, adding that
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A Push To Build Housing In ‘God’s Backyard’
The most common refrain from officials and experts looking for answers to the state’s infamous housing crunch is that there are no silver bullets. But there may be a divine opportunity. Religious institutions across the state own thousands of acres of land – a massive reservoir of potential housing – and if just half of
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Saugus Receives Grants To Better Accessibility
Through the Municipal Americans with Disabilities Act Improvement Grant Program offered by the Massachusetts Office on Disability, the Town of Saugus is receiving $167,750 across four projects for capital improvements to modify sidewalks and entrances to public spaces. This grant provides reimbursement funding to cities and towns across the Commonwealth to support improving accessibility to
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Home Modernization Navigator Program Comes To Lynn
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is expanding its pilot program to Lynn. The Home Modernization Navigator pilot program is a no-cost service that helps residents improve their homes and lower their energy bills by providing personalized support for energy upgrades, electrification, and efficiency improvements. The program provides one-on-one guidance via phone, video calls, and
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $10 Million to Expand Regional Transit Service Across Massachusetts and New England
The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $10 million in funding to Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) to support 16 projects that increase connections between towns, including to neighboring states. Grants will allow RTAs to pilot new expansions, continue promising pilots, and improve existing connections. “Regional Transit Authorities play a crucial role in reducing congestion and helping residents
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Coastal Climate Resiliency Issues At The Center Of The Massachusetts Metropolitan Beaches Commission Annual Hearing
The Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC) and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay hosted their annual hearing at the Massachusetts State House on the condition of the 15 metropolitan beaches stewarded by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). DCR’s new Commissioner, Nicole LaChapelle, testified on the agency’s ongoing work to ensure the beaches are welcoming to