The Boston Public Health Commission warned residents on Friday about the presence of cyanobacterial algae blooms in the Charles River, downstream of the Longfellow Bridge, following a public health advisory issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
A body was found in the Charles River at approximately 8:17 a.m. Thursday, according to Elizabeth Vlock of the Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan’s office.
“The body of an unidentified...
Looking to stimulate economic growth and enhance accessibility to transportation, Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick launched on Tuesday a $1.3-billion program to improve the transportation infrastructure of...
Despite a large state-run bridge repair program, hundreds of bridges both in Boston and in the greater Commonwealth are still in need of significant repair.
The Massachusetts Accelerated Bridge Program...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Board of Directors approved contracts for the rehabilitation of the Longfellow Bridge Wednesday, ensuring that the old bridge will serve the metro area...
