AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCape Cod Bridge Plans: MassDOT unveiled fresh renderings for the new Sagamore Bridge replacement, including a wider, longer twin-arched design with two travel lanes each direction, expanded shoulders, and a separated pedestrian/cyclist pathway; officials say construction could start in late 2027 or early 2028, with completion stretching into the 2030s. Regional Transit: Berkshire Regional Transit Authority hit its highest-ever ridership in fiscal 2026 (731,444 trips) after fare-free service expanded to all 12 months; free rides will continue through fiscal 2027. Crypto Crackdown: Massachusetts senators advanced a bill to ban cryptocurrency ATMs statewide, with the attorney general empowered to enforce it, after reports of millions lost to kiosk scams. Local Justice: New court filings describe a scheme in Concord where scammers allegedly impersonated out-of-state property owners and sold land; three men face charges including wire fraud and money laundering. Health & Research: A new study on CAR-T therapy Yescarta found genetic signals tied to toxicity risk, pointing toward safer future CAR-T designs. Education/Community: A special election bill is moving through the Legislature so towns can vote on whether to create the Great River Regional School District.
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