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Massachusetts begins accepting applications for E-Bike Voucher Program

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8 months ago

April 14, 2025

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Massachusetts begins accepting applications for E-Bike Voucher Program

Massachusetts offers incentives to purchase E-Bikes

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A new state program aims to get more people out of their cars and onto a bike. The Massachusetts E-Bike Voucher Program went live on Monday.

The state said it will accept applications over the next two weeks for the chance at a voucher to purchase an electric bike.

The program is designed to help moderate to low-income people as well as some with certain physical challenges where cycling could be beneficial.

$800-$1,200 vouchers

The vouchers range from $800 to $1,200 depending on eligibility. The state said they plan to grant 3,000 vouchers over the next six months.

Boston tried this program last fall and local bike shops said the program was a success.

“It’s been extremely beneficial because it’s given access for more people to ride e-bikes,” said Landry’s Bicycles general manager, Mark Vautour. “Last year it was just the city and now it’s going to be the state as well. There was definitely a pick-up in business in the fall from a couple of different demographics, whether it be students or seniors.”

The Charlestown shop sells the e-bikes the state is giving out vouchers for. The partially motorized bikes can hit speeds up to 28 miles per hour. And for some, they serve as an alternative way to get to work or run errands.

“Most people don’t enjoy sitting in traffic so it’s an opportunity for people to get on a bike and see how much fun it is,” said Vautour.

A full list of qualifications and eligiblity can be found here.

Brandon Truitt

Brandon Truitt is a general assignment reporter for WBZ-TV.

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Haverhill man charged in deadly wrong-way crash on Route 128 in Danvers

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December 16, 2025

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Haverhill man charged in deadly wrong-way crash on Route 128 in Danvers

A Massachusetts man is facing charges after a wrong-way crash that killed a New Hampshire resident last week.

The crash happened around 9:49 p.m. Friday on Route 128 in Danvers. A Hyundai Elantra was traveling in the wrong direction when it hit a Nissan Sentra on the southbound side of the highway.

A passenger of the Sentra, identified as 58-year-old David Mackey of Sandown, New Hampshire, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Elantra’s driver, 42-year-old Jerry Andujar Bodden of Haverhill, is charged with motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation and improper operation of a vehicle, the Essex County District Attorney’s Office said, adding that prosecutors intend to bring more charges for allegedly operating under the influence of alcohol.

Bodden pleaded not guilty at an arraignment Monday in Salem District Court, according to prosecutors.

Judge Randy Chapman ordered Bodden held on $50,000 bail. Conditions include a monitored bar on alcohol consumption, GPS monitoring and home confinement with the exceptions of work, legal and medical appointments, prosecutors said. He is also prohibited from driving while the case is ongoing.

Bodden is due back in court Jan. 21, according to the district attorney’s office.

The highway was shut down for several hours for the investigation but has since reopened.

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Driver Finds Bullet Lodged In Vehicle After Alleged Road Rage Shooting On Massachusetts Highway, “My Life Could Have Been Taken.”

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December 15, 2025

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Driver Finds Bullet Lodged In Vehicle After Alleged Road Rage Shooting On Massachusetts Highway, “My Life Could Have Been Taken.”

Updated on: December 15, 2025

A Massachusetts man says he narrowly escaped death after an alleged road rage shooting on I-495 and is now speaking publicly in hopes of generating new leads for investigators.

Steven Burns was driving home from work on Nov. 4, coming through Marlboro, when he noticed a white truck tailgating him on the highway.

Bullet lodged in vehicle after alleged road rage shooting on I-495 in Marlboro, Massachusetts/CBS Boston

“It wasn’t until after I pulled over and actually saw that there was a bullet lodged in my B-frame that I said, ‘wow,’” Burns said. “My life could have been taken in an instant over something as dumb as road rage.”

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Mass. snowfall totals: Which communities got the most snow this weekend?

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December 15, 2025

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Mass. snowfall totals: Which communities got the most snow this weekend?

Snow fell across Massachusetts overnight on Saturday and throughout Sunday morning thanks for a fast-moving low pressure system, according to the National Weather Service.

The snowfall is expected to continue into and through the afternoon in many communities, lasting longer in Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties, the weather service said. Southeastern Massachusetts is predicted to see 2 to 4 inches of snow, with cities and towns closest to the coast getting up to 6 inches. A winter weather advisory is set to remain in effect in these counties until 7 p.m. Sunday.

Read more: Mass. weather: Snowy Sunday with dangerous, arctic cold to follow

As of the early afternoon on Sunday, no communities had received more than 4 inches, according to the weather service. Falmouth and Dennis recorded getting the most snow so far at 4 inches as of 3:15 p.m.

Here are the snow totals for Massachusetts as of mid-afternoon on Sunday. This article will be updated throughout the day.