AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoHeat & Water Safety: Massachusetts is bracing for a dangerous heat wave, with officials urging residents to hydrate, watch for heat illness, and seek cool places as temperatures push toward triple digits. Public Health & Closures: In the wake of a Haverhill sewer main break, 40 Massachusetts beaches were closed to swimming Wednesday due to bacteria and sewage impacts, with officials saying you can visit but not go in the water. Transit Disruption: Merrimack Valley Transit bus drivers and mechanics went on strike, halting fixed-route service and disrupting rides across more than a dozen communities. Local Infrastructure: Woburn received a $9,500 MIIA risk management grant to modernize aging building systems and improve safety. Crime & Courts: A shooting at a Berlin shopping center triggered a major I-495 standoff in Lowell; separately, a judge ordered a hearing in the Karen Read civil case after alleged violations of an impound order. Education/Legal: A Massachusetts judge blocked Trump administration changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness, citing free speech concerns. Transportation Modernization: The MBTA is hiring STV to help procure new low-emission Tier 4 diesel and battery-electric locomotives for regional rail.
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