Friday, February 21, 2020

In the News: Taste of MetroWest scheduled; red light camera ticketing proposed

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"The 10th annual Taste of MetroWest is set for March 17, offering attendees a culinary “taste” of the region’s many restaurants, breweries and unique cuisines.

Samples of foods and beverages from throughout MetroWest will be available to enjoy during the event, said Jim Giammarinaro, president and CEO of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce.

“It’s an opportunity for people to get together and try out foods and drinks from across the community,” he told the Daily News in a recent phone interview.

Guests can expect to find offerings from an array of local restaurants and breweries, such as the Coach Grille in Wayland, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza in Natick, and Jack’s Abby in Framingham."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200219/prime-your-palates-taste-of-metrowest-set-for-march-17

For more info and to purchase tickets:  http://www.metrowest.org/taste-of-metrowest

10th annual Taste of MetroWest
10th annual Taste of MetroWest

"Drivers might think twice about gunning it through an intersection when the light has just turned red if a bill the Massachusetts Senate plans to debate next week becomes law.

Under a bill (S 2553) scheduled for a vote next Thursday when the Senate meets in its next formal session, cities and towns across Massachusetts could decide to install automated road safety camera systems to identify and then photograph vehicles that commit any number of traffic law violations at intersections.

The camera systems could look for vehicles that fail to stop at a red light, cars traveling at least five miles an hour above the posted speed limit, vehicles making a right turn at a red light where prohibited, and cars blocking an intersection or bus lane. Drivers who put the pedal down when they see a yellow light, however, would be are safe -- the bill declares that it would not be a violation “if any part of the vehicle was over the stop line when the light was yellow.”

If caught by a camera, the vehicle owner could be hit with a fine of up to $25 under the bill, which was originally filed by Sen. William Brownsberger and redrafted by the Ways and Means Committee."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200220/red-light-cameras-could-get-green-light-from-senate/1

The text of the proposed legislation can be found
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2553

camera systems could look for vehicles that fail to stop at a red light
camera systems could look for vehicles that fail to stop at a red light

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