AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMBTA Safety: A man died after touching the third rail near Neponset on Sunday night, the fourth MBTA-related fatality this year and the second in a week. Red Line service briefly switched to shuttle buses. Boston Streets: One person was killed and another injured in a crash on the Arborway in Jamaica Plain; a criminal investigation is underway. Transit: An agreement between MassDOT and CSX puts expanded Berkshire Flyer service, including Boston–Pittsfield trips, on track. Boston is also preparing five free bus routes and a free last-mile shuttle for Mattapan and Roxbury. Health Care: Mass General Brigham nurses postponed a planned strike and will vote on the hospital’s final contract offer. State Decisions: Massachusetts approved $80 million for water infrastructure as voters consider changes to the primary system and housing rules. Community: Boston Public Library installed six app-guided “smart pianos,” including at Grove Hall and Lower Mills.
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