Photo courtesy of David Narkewicz A new passenger train service operated by Amtrak in conjunction with Mass Department of Transportation (MassDOT) launched on Friday, August 30, 2019 in Western Massachusetts. Called the Valley Flyer, the new service is making stops in Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke and Springfield on its way to […]
Stockbridge, Massachusetts A new survey released this week by AAA Northeast indicates that almost 40% of Massachusetts residents plan to travel 100 to 500 miles this Labor Day Weekend, which runs from Friday, August 30 to Monday, September 2, 2019. In the tourism industry, anyone traveling over 50 miles and/or […]
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito at Saquatucket Harbor in Harwich on Cape Cod The Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $1.5 million in Seaport Economic Council Grants this week to support projects in 4 Massachusetts coastal communities. The awards advance projects that help seaside municipalities better leverage the economic, educational, and recreational opportunities […]
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Mass DOT) is putting a shine on an important part of the state’s history, with the restoration of 21 historic tercentenary markers originally created in 1930 to celebrate the Bay State’s 300th anniversary. The 21 historic markers are located in ten cities and towns, including […]
Today Delta Air Lines announced new flights in 2020 between Boston’s Logan International Airport and the cities of London and Manchester in the United Kingdom, including an upgrade to new 767-400 aircraft on these routes. And it is teaming up with joint venture partner Virgin Atlantic to offer “unrivaled customer […]
Today Governor Charlie Baker, MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak introduced the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority‘s (MBTA) first new Orange Line train comprised of 6 brand new cars into regular service from Wellington Station. The 6 new cars entering passenger service today are the first of […]
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Governor Charlie Baker signed the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) $43.321 billion budget into law. Governor Baker said, “A strong economy and prudent fiscal management have allowed our Administration to work with the Legislature to continue building the Commonwealth’s Stabilization Fund and invest in key areas […]
Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced a communication plan to inform passengers, employees and tenants about an upcoming series of construction projects at Boston Logan International Airport. The projects will have major impacts to the traveling public, including roadway detours starting this fall, and will all be completed within the next […]
Local, state, and federal elected officials joined Massport and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce to launch a new Delta Air Lines service between Worcester and Detroit. The new service at Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) allows residents and businesses in Central Massachusetts to connect to over 130 destinations worldwide through […]
The Mayflower II, a replica of the famous ship that sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620, is the centerpiece of a new Maritime Festival slated to take place in Boston Harbor on May 14-19, 2020. Following a three-year, $11.3 million restoration, the Mayflower II will make its debut by […]
