Gas Prices In Massachusetts Reach Record High, AAA Says Gas Prices In Massachusetts Reach Record High, AAA Says
Gas Prices In Massachusetts Reach Record High, AAA Says Gas prices in Massachusetts have reached a new record high as the country deals with rising oil prices and nationwide inflation amid tensions overseas. On Monday, May 9, AAA was reporting that the average price per regular gallon of gas in the Commonwealth has hit $4.39, the highest recorded average price in history. Likewise, truck drivers are also seeking relief at the pump, as the price of diesel fuel also set a record on May 9 when it hit $6.27 per gallon. In Massachusetts, the price per gallon is up 18 cents from a week ago, 26 cents from a month ago, and $2.86 from May 9, 2021. …
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in Massachusetts. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers.  The locations have expanded across the United States, including a number of locations in Massachusetts. According …
Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Massachusetts Gas Prices Have Increased Since Last Week Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Massachusetts Gas Prices Have Increased Since Last Week
Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Massachusetts Gas Prices Have Increased Since Last Week The ongoing conflict overseas between Ukraine and Russia has forced gas prices in Massachusetts to dramatically spike to previously unseen highs. As of Monday, March 7, the average price of gas is up to $4.16 per gallon in The Commonwealth, according to AAA, ahead of the national average, which has risen to $4.07 as crude oil prices continue to soar during the Russian invasion. In Massachusetts, the average price per gallon is up eight cents in the past 24 hours, and 54 cents in the past week. The state average has not been this high since May 2012, according to AAA. The national average …
East Coast Ring Stole High-End GPS Devices From Boatyards In NJ, Elsewhere, State Police Charge East Coast Ring Stole High-End GPS Devices From Boatyards In NJ, Elsewhere, State Police Charge
East Coast Ring Stole High-End GPS Devices From Boatyards In NJ, Elsewhere, State Police Charge An ex-con with a previous history of boat-related thefts was part of a Miami-based ring that stole GPS systems from boatyards along the East Coast, including more than $300,000 worth in New Jersey, authorities said. Mizael Alfonso, 47, and co-defendant Marie Frometa Rodriguez, 41, were captured at a motel in Plymouth, MA, New Jersey State Police said. A third defendant, Manuel Barbosa Mendiluza, 58, was arrested by Miami police, while a fourth, Ciro Perez Martinez, 29, was nabbed by the Miami-Dade Marine Theft Task Force. All were extradited to New Jersey, NJ State Police said. Troopers f…
Nor'easter: Scattered Power Outages Being Reported In Massachusetts Nor'easter: Scattered Power Outages Being Reported In Massachusetts
Nor'easter: Scattered Power Outages Being Reported In Massachusetts The first Nor’easter of the season led to scattered power outages throughout Massachusetts as the worst of the storm is yet to arrive in the region. Nearly 1,000 Massachusetts residents were without power as of 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, according to National Grid and Eversource. National Grid was responding to 37 active outages impacting 529 of its customers, while Eversource had 130 of its 221,118 Western Massachusetts customers reporting outages. According to Eversource, outages were being reported in Chesterfield, Greenfield, and Richmond. National Grid outages, by county, accordi…
COVID-19: Mass Seeing Red As Each County Now At High Risk For Spread COVID-19: Mass Seeing Red As Each County Now At High Risk For Spread
Covid-19: Mass Seeing Red As Each County Now At High Risk For Spread Each of Massachusetts’ 14 counties has now been designated within the “high transmission” category for COVID-19 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With variants of the virus surging through the region, the CDC no counties in Massachusetts fall under the “substantial” or “low” designation. "Substantial” transmission means the county has seen between 50 and 99.99 total new cases per 100,000 persons in the past seven days, according to the CDC. However, “High” transmission includes anything above that number. Here’s the breakdown of new COVID-19 in Massachusetts over t…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the entire region. Damaging winds with gusts that could cause power outings are the main threat, the National Weather Service said in issuing the alert. Flash flooding, frequent lightning and large hail are possible. It lasts until 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, for these areas: Long Island,  Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties in the Hudson  Valley,  All of New York City, Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, New Haven, New London, Middlesex, Tolland, and New London counties in Connecticut. Al…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With 65 MPH Wind Gusts Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With 65 MPH Wind Gusts Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With 65 MPH Wind Gusts Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the entire region. Damaging winds with gusts of 65 miles per hour that could cause power outings are the main threat, the National Weather Service said in issuing the alert. Frequent lightning and large hail are possible. It lasts until 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, for these areas: Long Island,  Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties  The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island,  Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties in Connecticut.  It last until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, for these areas: A…
COVID-19: Live Music Is Back, But Singing Banned In Massachusetts Restaurants COVID-19: Live Music Is Back, But Singing Banned In Massachusetts Restaurants
Covid-19: Live Music Is Back, But Singing Banned In Massachusetts Restaurants Singing is currently banned in Massachusetts restaurants. On March 1, Massachusetts relaxed restrictions meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The advance in Step 2 of reopening the economy, expanded capacity limits for restaurants and allowed for live music performances there. Many restaurants began booking gigs including UVA Wine Bar in Plymouth. Then on Friday, March 5, the restaurant’s owner received a letter from the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission informing her that while music is allowed, singing is not, according to a report on CBS Boston. “While musical perfor…
One Dead In Two-Pedestrian, Route 20 Collision With Jeep One Dead In Two-Pedestrian, Route 20 Collision With Jeep
One Dead In Two-Pedestrian, Route 20 Collision With Jeep One person has died from injuries sustained early Thursday morning when two pedestrians were struck outside of Wendy’s on Route 20. The two victims were a 25-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man - the woman has died, police said Thursday, Oct. 29 around 4:30 p.m. The car accident happened the same day a little before 7 a.m. The man is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. An initial investigation reveals that the pedestrians were struck by a 2011 Jeep Wrangler as they attempted to cross four lanes of traffic in the area of 560 Southwest Cutoff Road (Route 20) in Wor…
COVID-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities COVID-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities
Covid-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities Some businesses that opened just a few weeks ago will be closed as 13 Massachusetts cities and towns take a step back in reopening their local economies. COVID-19 rates that have spiked over the last several weeks are forcing 13 cities and towns to rollback their local economies to Step 1 of Phase 3. The closures and restrictions are temporary until the community can bring its COVID-19 positive test rate down. There are 26 other Massachusetts municipalities that were sent back to Step 1 of Phase 3 earlier. In total, that's 38 cities and towns with additional economic restrictions due to COV…
Rural WMass City Has Second Most FID-Carrying Gun-Owners In State - Top 10 List Rural WMass City Has Second Most FID-Carrying Gun-Owners In State - Top 10 List
Rural WMass City Has Second Most Fid-carrying Gun-Owners In State - Top 10 List A rural Western Massachusetts city is second only to Boston in the number of residents authorized to carry rifles and shotguns. As of July, the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services reported that there are 390 people with active Firearms Identification Cards (FID Cards) in Westfield. Boston has 620 registered FID cardholders. To own a rifle or shotgun in Massachusetts, you need an FID card. To carry a handgun, you need a *license to carry (LTC). The FID card allows a person, age 15 or older, to carry non-large capacity rifles, shotguns, and ammunition. The card…