Continuing its downward trajectory, the average prices of gasoline in Massachusetts dropped six cents over the past week as the international price of crude oil nears a three-year low.
For this rural Massachusetts area, the hospital’s closure will mean extended ER wait times at neighboring hospitals already pushing capacity, quadrupled ambulance turnaround times, and ultimately, the potential collapse of a healthcare system already spread thin.
The rail line stretching along the northern tier of Massachusetts to Greenfield and North Adams is a "strategic asset," state transportation officials said in a new report this week, but the benefits of restoring passenger service in the region -- with a price tag of up to $2.96 billion -- "may not offset the capital costs."
Boston-based automotive dealership Herb Chambers has opened its relocated Sudbury Mercedes-Benz dealership featuring an updated and enhanced aesthetic aimed at providing a more luxurious experience for shoppers.Â