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In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments:
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GLOUCESTER – Police arrested a 48-year-old Lynn man and charged him with defacing property and wanton destruction of property at the train platform on Railroad Avenue on Tuesday at 5:41 p.m., according to a police report.
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Peabody man charged with 6th OUI in motorcycle crash
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PEABODY — A Peabody man was arrested on a sixth drunk driving offense earlier this month after crashing a motorcycle into a stone wall while under the influence.
The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the corner of Franklin and Kosciusko streets.
George Bradley, 55, was allegedly speeding down Franklin Street on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he noticed a stop sign too late, tried to break and “left a skid mark for approximately 50 feet before disregarding the stop sign and crashing into the stone wall of 5 Kosciusko St.,” according to a police report.
Bradley was evaluated at the scene for injuries, but refused to be taken to the hospital, police said. While the motorcycle was dented in the crash, the wall was undamaged.
Police said Bradley failed field sobriety tests at the scene and was arrested.
In addition to a sixth drunk driving offense, he was charged with operating an unregistered and uninsured vehicle, negligently operating a vehicle and driving with a suspended license.
Police said the motorcycle was owned by someone other than Bradley.
The Essex County District Attorney’s office confirmed that Bradley did have his driver’s license revoked for life upon his fifth OUI offense, per state law.
He is being held without bail following a dangerousness hearing.
Contact Caroline Enos at CEnos@northofboston.com.
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By Caroline Enos | Staff Writer
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City makes improvements to Sally Milligan Park
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BEVERLY — The city’s Open Space and Recreation Committee announced that it has completed improvements to Sally Milligan Park, including a new trail, footbridge and wayfinding signage.
The new trail leads from behind the soccer field on Cross Lane, enabling visitors to access land north and west of the field and the Mackerel River. Parking is available at the Cross Lane soccer field.
The new trail was originally proposed in the fall of 2019 in accordance with the 2002 Sally Milligan Implementation Plan. The trail was approved by the Open Space and Recreation Committee in 2021. In 2022, the city received a MassTrails grant to construct a bridge over the Mackerel River, install a new map kiosk for the Cross Lane soccer fields, and update maps depicting the new trail.
The trail and the bridge were completed in June 2023. The new kiosk and maps were installed in December 2023 and bike racks were installed in September 2024.
Sally Milligan Park was a gift to the citizens of Beverly from Hugh Taylor Birch, who gave the original 31 acres to the city in 1933 as a memorial to his mother, Sally Milligan Birch. In 1999, the city purchased an additional 15 acres from the Santin family with assistance from the state and the Essex County Greenbelt Association.
The city added again to Sally Milligan in 2002 with the purchase of the 37-acre former Hill Estate. For more information on the park visit www.beverlyma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/940/2019-Sally-Milligan-Trail-Map-PDF.
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Plum Island drawbridge work resumes
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NEWBURY — Repairs to the Plum Island Turnpike drawbridge resumed Thursday, reducing the only way on or off the island to one lane – a traffic pattern that is expected to remain for roughly two months, according to town officials.
As a result, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will employ a temporary alternating traffic pattern on the bridge as crews complete structural steel repairs. Work is scheduled to take place from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. until mid-December but crews may work around the clock if necessary.
In a statement, Newbury police Chief Patty Fisher called the repairs “necessary” and said she is pleased work is taking place when it will have the least possible impact on Plum Island traffic.
“I appreciate that it’s expected to be completed before the first snowfall,” Fisher said. “It goes without saying that people traveling through the single lane should use caution and abide by the traffic signals and speed. Be mindful that pedestrian and vehicle traffic are sharing the lane.”
While temporary traffic control signals and barriers are in place, a 24/7 signal-controlled, alternating traffic pattern will be used as work is performed beneath the bridge deck.
Signs and police details will also be used to guide drivers through the work zone. Drivers traveling through the work zone should expect delays, reduce their speed and use caution as the eastbound/westbound traffic patterns are subject to change, according to MassDOT.
Fisher said workers will be often stationed under the bridge.
“Just because you can’t see them, doesn’t mean they aren’t there,” Fisher said.
The work is being completed as part of a $7.7 million districtwide drawbridge operations and repair contract.
In March, MassDOT noted some deterioration in the steel along with some heaving of a limited portion of the bridge deck. MassDOT worked with the U.S. Coast Guard to implement a detour to keep the bridge closed to marine traffic until the interim repairs were performed, according to a MassDOT spokesperson.
That prompted MassDOT officials to devise a plan to shift motorists away from the center of the bridge where deterioration was discovered so that the interim repairs could be made. The temporary traffic plan was implemented April 19 right before those repairs began.
An April 19 advisory from MassDOT stated the drawbridge would not be open to marine vessels through Aug. 5 to allow for repairs to the road surface. The speed limit on the bridge was reduced and traffic was periodically limited to one lane to allow the state to restore the bridge to full capacity. Because one lane will remain open at all times, Newbury first responders will not be stationed on the island during construction, according to Fisher.
“We only station responders there if we anticipate the turnpike will flood or they’re opening the bridge,” the police chief said.
Fisher encourages residents to sign up for the town’s CodeRed rapid response notification system and to follow the Newbury Police Department on Facebook for the latest project information and for important messages throughout the year. To sign up for CodeRed, visit public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/943F7ED331D9.
Dave Rogers is the editor of the Daily News of Newburyport. Email him at: drogers@newburyportnews.com. Follow him on Twitter @drogers41008.
Dave Rogers is the editor of the Daily News of Newburyport. Email him at: drogers@newburyportnews.com. Follow him on Twitter @drogers41008.
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Zero-emission school buses coming to Derry
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DERRY — The future of school buses is electric, and thanks to a multimillion-dollar grant, the majority of the district’s diesel fleet will be replaced with new, battery-powered buses.
The Derry Cooperative School District and its transportation provider, First Student, celebrated a $8.6 million grant received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program. The money will be used to purchase 25 zero-emission school buses for the district.
“It’s the movement forward,” said Superintendent Austin Garofalo. “We’re all looking at hybrids or looking at electric vehicles. The fact that they can do that with a bus, it’s just amazing.”
Local and state officials, school district staff, and representatives from the EPA and First Student gathered outside West Running Brook Intermediate School on Wednesday to celebrate the clean future of school buses.
Students from the school’s Kid’s Care Club, an organization devoted to community service, attended the event. Three of the students spoke about how excited they are to have the new buses.
“I think it’s really cool that our school is doing something to help the environment,” said Henry Fournier, a sixth-grader. “I’m proud to be part of a school that cares about the future.”
David Cash, the EPA’s New England regional administrator, said the new buses will be better for everyone.
“This is, again, all about your future and all about your health,” Cash told the students. “This new bus right here will help protect your health, be better for the bus drivers, be better for the teachers, and be better for the school district.”
In May, the EPA and First Student announced that Derry would receive the grant and 25 zero-emission school buses. The program has brought $31 million to New Hampshire for 110 new school buses.
Derry was awarded the most money out of any New Hampshire community that applied and tied with Pembroke for receiving the most school buses.
School Board Chairman David Clapp said this was one less worry for taxpayers in Derry.
“The education funding in New Hampshire is tough and when you get grants like this to help, every little bit counts,” Clapp said. “Usually, we’re trying to figure out how to mitigate issues. Now, we’ve got something that we won the lottery in and it’s awesome.”
Clifton Dancy, the school district’s director of information services and transportation coordinator, said he was proud to celebrate such a remarkable moment for the district.
“We are overjoyed to have received the largest grant in New Hampshire – more than $8.6 million from the EPA’s Clean Bus rebate program,” Dancy said. “This generous funding will enable us to acquire 25 zero-emission buses. To put that into context, we have 29 buses, 25 of them will be electric.”
First Student representatives said the goal is to have the electric buses on the road for the 2025-26 school year.
Ben Henry, First Student’s general manager for Northern New England, said the money will go toward updating the First Student bus station in Derry so it can accommodate the new buses, including adding charging ports for the vehicles.
The new buses were part of a bipartisan initiative championed by U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., who also spoke at the celebration.
“This is about making sure that we’re responding to the needs of our communities,” Pappas said. “The health benefits are there, the energy benefits are there, the cost benefits are there. So this is a huge win-win situation.”
Hassan said this was a moment where Derry residents did not have to decide between taking care of the environment and taking care of their wallets. She said this is one time where her constituents can have it both ways.
“This is one of those examples, too, where it isn’t just about choosing between costs and the environment. This both addresses climate change and lowers costs,” Hassan said. “This is about saving money and investing in the future. It’s a really, really good day for Derry and New Hampshire and our country.”
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By Katelyn Sahagian | ksahagian@northofboston.com
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Methuen man among 2 killed in I-95 crash
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A Methuen man was among two people killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Greenland, New Hampshire, that also seriously injured another person Wednesday afternoon.
New Hampshire State Police learned of the crash about 1:13 p.m. Troopers arrived to find two people dead.
A preliminary investigation determined that a 2023 Toyota Camry, driven by Steve Le, 24, of Methuen, was traveling on I-95 north when it lost control. The vehicle crossed the median and drove into the southbound lanes, police reported.
The Camry struck a 2019 Ford Econoline van that Leslie Lynn, 58, of Roanoke, Virginia, was driving on I-95 south. The collision forced the van to cross over onto the northbound side of the highway before stopping at the woodline.
Le and Lynn were pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in Lynn’s van was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, police reported.
It is under investigation why Le lost control of the car, police added.
Both sides of I-95 remained closed as of 4:30 p.m. near the crash scene at mile marker 9.2 to clear debris and investigate the crash.
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In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments:
Gloucester Saturday, Aug. 17
8:40 p.m.: Police assisted the Fire Department with a lockout call from Harbor Village on Main Street.
Noise complaints: At 10:39 p.m. on Patriots Circle which police could not locate; at 10:37 p.m. on Foster Street with peace restored; at 4:30 p.m. with a report of loud music in the parking lot on Lexington Avenue with peace restored.
1:43 p.m.: Police responded to a report of a bomb threat on Great Republic Drive.
12:58 p.m.: Service was made for a report of harassment on Lyndale Avenue.
12:43 p.m.: Service was made for a reported disturbance on Washington and Rogers streets.
9:06 a.m.: Services were rendered for a report of a suspicious activity on Railroad Avenue.
6:15 a.m.: A vehicle reported as disabled was towed from the A. Piatt Bridge on Route 128 northbound.
12:58 a.m.: Police arrested a 23-year-old resident of Greenbush, New York, on charges of operating under the influence of liquor and negligent driving after a crash with property damage only on Harbor Loop. Police arrived to find a light pole snapped at the base lying on the ground next to a Volkswagen that was partially on the sidewalk facing in the wrong direction head-on with a white Lexus. Both vehicles had significant front-end damage. A red Toyota Prius parked behind the Lexus also had front-end damage caused by the impact from the Volkswagen, the report said. Police determined the collision with the parked Lexus caused it to be pushed back into the Prius. Police spoke with the Volkswagen’s driver who told police he was not injured and refused medical attention. He told police he was driving down Rogers Street when his front tire hydroplaned, causing him to swerve to the other side of the road. Police saw the ground was clear and free of debris. Police noticed signs of intoxication about the driver and asked him to take a series of field sobriety tests, which the report said he failed. All three vehicles were towed. At the station, the driver agreed to take a chemical breath test, the results of which were above the legal limit, according to the report. Police gave him a notice that his license was suspended.
Rockport Sunday Aug. 25
Medical emergencies: Individuals were taken by ambulance to a hospital from Sandy Bay Terrace at 1:18 p.m., Cove Hill Lane at 2:04 p.m., and Summer Street at 9:55 p.m.
6:09 p.m.: After a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Thatcher Road and Water Tower Road, a written warning was issued.
3:09 p.m.: A report was made about a neighbor dispute at a Phillips Avenue address.
2:17 p.m.: After a well-being check was conducted, an ambulance transport was refused at a High Street address.
1:18 a.m.: A noise complaint was made at a Broadway address.
12:13 a.m.: The Fire Department assisted Gloucester during a fire call in that city.
Saturday Aug. 24
Complaints about noise on Station Square at 12:08 p.m. and Main Street at 10:50 p.m. were lodged. Station Square was investigated.
Erratic drivers were reported on Broadway at 10:04 p.m., and on Breakwater Avenue at 10:29 p.m.
8:15 p.m.: A report was made about an animal at a Granite Street address.
Medical emergencies: Individuals were taken by ambulance to a hospital from a Lattof Farm Circle at 5:32 p.m., and South Street at 5:52 p.m.
3:38 p.m.: After a report about an animal at a Granite Street address, Animal Control was notified.
1:23 p.m.: A fire alarm was reported at a Broadway address, which was later determined to be false.
1:13 p.m.: A report was made about an motor vehicle hit-and-run accident at a T Wharf address.
9 a.m.: After a motor vehicle crash on Mt. Pleasant Street, a medical ambulance transport was conducted.
Friday Aug. 23
7:50 p.m.: Public Works was notified of bad road conditions at the intersection of South Street and Briarstone Road.
Traffic stops were conducted on Thatcher Road at 9:08 and 9:26 a.m. and 1:34 and 1:46 p.m. The drivers were all given written warnings.
10:14 a.m.: A medical emergency ambulance transport was conducted at a South Street address.
7:59 a.m.: Erratic operation of a motor vehicle was reported on Broadway.
6:21 a.m.: Suspicious activity was reported at a South Street address.
6:10 a.m.: An alarm reported at a Jerden’s Lane address later proved to be false.
Essex Sunday Aug. 25
1:33 a.m.: Assistance was provided to a person at a John Wise Avenue address.
12:54 a.m.: A person experiencing difficulty breathing was taken by ambulance to a hospital from a Grove Street address.
Saturday Aug. 24
2:21 p.m.: A person was assisted on John Wise Avenue.
Friday Aug. 23
Individuals were assisted on John Wise Avenue at 9:36 a.m. and 1:23 and 8:12 p.m.
2:49 p.m.: A report was made about lost and found property at a John Wise Avenue address.
10:53 a.m.: A community policing call was conducted at a Western Avenue address.
Manchester-by-the-Sea Saturday Aug. 24
10:21 p.m.: A noise complaint was made at a Beach Street address.
Complaints about animals on Beach Street at 7 a.m. and Forest Street at 9:38 p.m. were lodged.
Lost and found property was reported on Union Street at 10:38 a.m. and Beach Street at 6:25 p.m..
12:53 p.m.: A fire alarm reported at a School Street address later proved to be false.
10:45 a.m.: Assistance was provided to a person at a Masconomo Street address.
9:46 a.m.: A report was made about a traffic hazard in the southbound lanes of Route 128 near School Street.
Suspicious activity was reported at Raymond Street at 1:43 a.m. and Windemere Park and 8:48 a.m.
Friday Aug. 23
Police investigations were conducted at a Summer Street at 12:37 and 3:07 p.m..
Individuals were assisted on Tucks Point Road at 4:49 a.m. and Summer Street at 2:14 p.m.
1:12 p.m.: After a reported motor vehicle crash on Forest Lane, a patient refused an ambulance transport.
10:45 a.m.: A report was made about suspicious activity at a Windemere Park address.
10:34 a.m.: A report was made about a traffic hazard on Pine Street.
3:09 a.m.: A welfare check was conducted at a Summer Street address.
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Advocates renew push for congestion pricing
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BOSTON — Transit advocates are renewing a push for congestion pricing along the state’s toll roads with new polling data suggesting support for the move among voters.
A MassINC poll released this week found that voters are getting squeezed by a double whammy of housing costs and transportation issues that have some considering leaving the state. Majorities of those polled said they are getting squeezed by both housing – 71% – and transportation costs at 57% with a shocking 38% saying they will move out of state, according to the poll.
But pollsters said 50% of those who responded to the survey want the state to study initiatives such as congestion pricing, where tolls are lowered during off-peak times and raised during rush hour to encourage drivers to use public transportation.
Transit advocates jumped on the poll’s findings to argue that voters want the state to revisit congestion tolling in the greater Boston region to reduce traffic congestion and tailpipe pollution.
“With a dire budget shortfall when it comes to transportation, we need a mix of solutions and funding sources to ensure our system works for everyone – and isn’t a crushing financial burden for people across our state,” said Reggie Ramos, executive director of Transportation for Massachusetts.
“Congestion pricing should definitely be on the table as one of those solutions we need to explore,” he said.
Massachusetts has a backlog of maintenance on roads and bridges estimated at $50 billion — a figure compounded by a decline in federal highway dollars.
Currently, the state only charges drivers on the Tobin Bridge, at two tunnels beneath Boston Harbor and along the Massachusetts Turnpike, which converted to all electronic-tolling several years ago.
Beacon Hill leaders have resisted adding more toll roads to the mix, or increasing fees, fearing public backlash over the pocketbook impact on constituents.
Congestion pricing has also been controversial in other states, including New York, where Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul recently put the brakes on a “first-in-the-nation” plan that called for charging motorists an extra $15 to drive into New York City.
Backers of the plan, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams, argued the move would reduce traffic, congestion and tailpipe pollution while raising billions of dollars to support the city’s public transit system.
But the plan was facing several legal challenges, including one by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, who called the new toll charges a “cash grab” that would hurt New Jersey commuters.
Christian M. Wade covers the Massachusetts Statehouse for North of Boston Media Group’s newspapers and websites. Email him at cwade@cnhinews.com
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Repairs on I-95 Lowell Street bridge to affect rail trail
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PEABODY — A stretch of the Peabody Independence Greenway will see temporary traffic controls put up around Lowell Street near Interstate 95 beginning Monday, July 8.
Bridge substructure repair work on the I-95 bridge over Lowell Street will take place between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays until the repairs are completed, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation said in a statement.
Traffic on I-95 should not be impacted by the work.
The shared use path on the Kristen Crowley Spur Trail, a 3/4-mile stretch of the greenway, will have a reduced width for pedestrians while work is underway, but it will remain open. Signage will guide pedestrians through that section of the trail for the duration of the project.
Drivers on Lowell Street should reduce speed and use caution, MassDOT said. Fencing repairs on the underside of the bridge will require short-term night work on Lowell Street.
More work to rehabilitate the bridge’s joints and to repaint the structure will take place at a later date, MassDOT said.
For more information on traffic conditions, visit www.mass511.com.
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Georgetown PD: Local teen stole 2 cars
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GEORGETOWN — A local teen accused of stealing two cars was arraigned Monday in Haverhill District Court, according to police.
Joseph Winthrop Lee, 18, of Georgetown was charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle (two counts); larceny of a motor vehicle, failure to stop for police, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene after property damage, resisting arrest, speeding in excess of posted limit and a marked lanes violation.
Lee was arrested shortly after police say he stole a 2010 Toyota Camry early Sunday and led officers on a pursuit that ended with the car veering into woods off Church Street in West Newbury.
He was later captured by officers with the help of Amesbury police K-9 Meatball and his partner, Thomas Nichols.
The arrest came shortly after local police responded to a suspicious gathering at the Georgetown Park and Ride involving two men and a 2022 Toyota Prius. The officers identified the vehicle as being stolen from a Newton address.
When approached by officers, the men fled. Lee then stole the Camry, police said.
The second car theft took place in the early morning of May 31 when a 2008 Toyota Prius was stolen from a Georgetown home. Several hours later, the Prius was found abandoned with a flat tire outside the Museum of Science in Boston, according to police.
Local police charged Lee with both thefts.
Lee is due back in court July 10.
In light of the two incidents, police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles.
“Practicing responsible vehicle ownership isn’t just about protecting your property, it’s also about protecting the lives and property of other people,” Georgetown police Chief David Sedgwick said. “Motor vehicle theft is often a gateway crime to other crime, such as speeding and reckless driving, both of which pose a threat to the entire community. On this occasion, the motor vehicles were stolen as a matter of convenience, and their theft could have been prevented.”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers the following commonsense tips for helping to prevent vehicle theft:
Take your vehicle’s key and do not leave it in or on your vehicle; close and lock all windows and doors when parking; park in well-lit areas if possible; and never leave valuables in the vehicle, especially if they can be seen from outside.
Dave Rogers is the editor of the Daily News of Newburyport. Email him at: drogers@newburyportnews.com. Follow him on Twitter @drogers41008.
Dave Rogers is the editor of the Daily News of Newburyport. Email him at: drogers@newburyportnews.com. Follow him on Twitter @drogers41008.
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DPW crews make quick work shutting off major water break
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Gloucester public works crews made quick work stemming the flow and repairing a major water main break on Maplewood Avenue, not far from the intersection with Poplar Street near the Babson Reservoir and the Babson Water Treatment Facility Monday night.
DPW Director Mike Hale said a video he was sent around the time of the break showed water gushing out of the street with police blocking off the area to traffic just before the underpass of Route 128. Traffic had been detoured away from the area during the water work.
By 7:56 p.m., he said, crews had pretty much stopped the water from flowing. Within six hours overnight, he said, crews were able to repair the break. Some further cleanup of the street was required on Tuesday. He said despite the large hole that was opened in the roadway by the force of the water, the roadway was reopened overnight.
The DPW put out a statement that said if residents were experiencing brown water, they should run the cold water tap for 10 minutes to flush out the lines.
If problems persist, the DPW says to call 978-325-5600 so the department can send a crew out to do some spot flushing.
Hale said the 16-inch water main did not fail, but hardware holding a fitting in place “at the old line stop” from maintenance done several decades ago did. However, the prior work to install a valve allowed crews to isolate where the water was shut off to the immediate area. Hale said the entire city felt the drop in pressure, but crews were able to shut valves and isolate the interruption in water service.
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State police plan weekend sobriety checkpoint
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Col. John E. Mawn Jr., superintendent of Massachusetts State Police, said a “sobriety checkpoint” will be implemented on a public way in Essex County this weekend.
The purpose is to further educate drivers and strengthen the public’s awareness of the need for detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and, or, drugs from the roadways.
It will be operated during varied hours Saturday into Sunday. The selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety, Mawn said in a release.
The checkpoint is made possible through a grant provided by the Office of Grants and Research of the state Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
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2 killed in Methuen wrong-way crash
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METHUEN — Two people are dead after a head-on collision early Monday closed Interstate 93 for about three hours.
The three-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 2 a.m. when a Toyota RAV4 SUV was traveling north in the southbound lanes of I-93, according to a preliminary police investigation.
The RAV4, driven by a 53-year-old Quincy resident, collided head on with a Toyota Camry driven by a 21-year-old Quincy resident, police said.
The 21-year-old died at the crash scene while the RAV4’s driver was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. Their names were not released.
After the initial crash, the Camry collided with a third vehicle whose driver was not injured, police said.
The crash remains under investigation. State police from the Andover barracks were assisted by first responders from Methuen.
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By Teddy Tauscher | ttauscher@eagletribune.com
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New Houston Law Requires 10 Parking Spaces For Every Parking Space
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HOUSTON—After the measure was fast-tracked through the city council, a new zoning law went into effect this week that requires all developers in Houston to put in 10 additional parking spaces for every parking space. “We’re dedicated to adopting urban planning strategies that ensure our community has access to a sufficient number of parking spaces for every parking space that we pave,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner, cutting the ribbon on a new parking spot as hundreds of pounds of concrete were immediately poured on all sides of him to create the legally mandated supplementary spaces. “Previously, we only allotted five parking spaces per space, and that has proven inadequate. For too long we’ve stood by and watched as historic parts of our beautiful city stood in the way of more and more parking spaces. Meanwhile, we have fewer than a dozen spots for every man, woman, and child in Houston. That is simply unacceptable.” At press time, a second law was passed requiring that 10 parking garages be built for every square inch of green space in the city.
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