Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Peapod.com is first in U.S. to launch virtual grocery stores.
A virtual grocery store is coming to Wakefield. Peapod.com, the nation’s leading Internet grocer, announced the launch of more than 100 virtual grocery stores at commuter rail stations in Boston, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. The first of its kind in the U.S., the virtual store technology features billboards of larger-than-life grocery aisles on the train platforms. Alongside Wakefield, billboards were installed at the following MA train stations – Attleboro, Brandeis, Canton Junction, Dedham Corp., Franklin, Framingham, Haverhill, Newburyport, Norwood, Central N. Billerica, Salem, S. Acton, Swamscott & Beverly Farms. Commuters with iPhones, iPads or Android phones simply scan a QR code …
Thursday, May 24, 2012
The MBTA is looking far and wide for a company to run its commuter rail service.
Before the MBTA shells out billions on a new long-term, commuter-rail-service contract, it’s first spending nearly $3 million on an international search to attract the best applicants, according to the Boston Herald. The MBTA is looking for a company to run its commuter-rail-service operations over the next five to possibly 30 years, as its current, roughly $250 million-per-year contract with the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Co. (MBCR) expires June 2013. MBCR plans to bid aggressively for the new deal, according to the Huffington Post. The company, which has been in place since 2003, has received some criticism during its tenure, primarily for weather-related delays. However, MBCR officials defended their record in January. Half of …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
In Wakefield, commuter rail fares to Boston will rise from $4.75 to $6 as of July 1st.
After all of the talk, public hearings, and protests over the past three months, the MBTA Board voted Wednesday afternoon to boost fares 23 percent and cut back service in an attempt to close a projected $161 million deficit in the next fiscal year. Board members approved a plan in a 4-1 vote that would raise most subway fares by 30 cents, bus fares by 25 cents, and commuter rail fares by at least $1.25. Meanwhile, some cuts in service -- mainly involving bus routes, The Ride, and the commuter rail -- were also approved. In Wakefield, no bus lines will be cut, but a one-way commuter rail ticket from Wakefield to Boston will increase from $4.75 to $6. Many people showed up at today's hearing and were given a chance to talk during an hour-…
Monday, August 29, 2011
Planes, trains and automobiles are moving a little more freely, though most transportation services are not yet back to normal.
Irene is gone, but transportation agencies are still feeling the storm’s aftereffects. Here’s a rundown of transportation services in and around Greater Boston: Monday’s flight schedule at Logan Airport is riddled with cancelations as airlines redistribute planes across the country. “They’ve got to get the planes in here to get people out,” said Logan Director of Media Relations Phil Orlandella. On a typical day, Logan carries 550 departures and 550 arrivals, said Orlandella. As of 11:30 a.m. Monday, there were 210 canceled outbound flights and 141 canceled inbound flights. Orlandella said passengers should expect more delays Tuesday. “You have people whose flights were knocked out Sunday, people who were canceled today, and people who are…
Friday, July 29, 2011
Shakespeare on the Common; Movies near the Common; and Craig Ferguson.
(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1. SHAKESPEARE ON THE COMMON: The comedy "All's Well That Ends Well" has a special 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Shows also at 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. At the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common. All shows are free. 2. COMEDIAN CRAIG FERGUSON: The Late, Late Show host comes to the Wilbur Theater on Sunday at 6 p.m. Tickets are $78.45. 3. DISTURBING PLAY?: The play, "Bug" sounds pretty disturbing, but maybe in a good way? The gist: A cocktail waitress invites a Gulf War veteran to her seedy motel room and strangeness ensues. On Saturday at 8 p.m. at The Factory Theatre in the South End. Tickets cost $5-$15 and can be purchased here. 4. WINSLOW HOMER …
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Town Administrator Steve Maio goes to bat for faulty railroad crossing gates, how to get on the Wakefield Farmers' Market e-mail newsletter list, and more things to know today.
1. Hot and cloudy, again - Today we should see increasing clouds, with a high near 79 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Goodbye to Middleton-Cox - Today is Brian Middleton-Cox's last official day as principal of the Woodville School before he moves on to become principal at the Cole School in Boxford, MA. The search is on for his replacement. 3. Meet with Maio - during his open office hours today, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Town Hall. 4. Railroad crossings to be addressed - Town Administrator Stephen Maio sent a letter to the MBTA requesting a formal meeting to discuss the often malfunctioning communter rail gates. The Wakefield Police Department responded no less than 37 times to malfunctioning gates. Maio said it "not…
