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Take Our Poll: Should NH, RI Drivers Pay Tolls If Mass Pike Drivers Have To?
WORCESTER, MA — What’s the difference between the drive to Boston from Worcester, and the drive to Boston from Nashua, NH?
About $4.40, if you pay your toll with an E-Z Pass transponder.
MassDOT Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt this week sparked a border war when she suggested Massachusetts should start tolling drivers coming into the state from New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Howie Carr called her a “nutjob,” the Herald used the headline “Off Her Nutt.”
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte both took shots at the idea (perhaps forgetting about their state’s tolls near the MA border?) and even Gov. Maura Healey stepped in to clarify the MassDOT chief’s toll opinions “do not represent the views of this administration.”
But if you’re a resident of anywhere west of I-95 — or even New York and Connecticut — you might’ve been left wondering: shouldn’t those out-of-state commuters pay their fair share, just like we do?
Maybe it’s another case of Boston-brain, which causes anyone within a subway ride of Beacon Hill to forget about the whole rest of the state. If you drive to Boston from Worcester, Framingham, Westborough or even Springfield, you pay tolls back and forth, every day. Anyone heading to Boston from central Connecticut will also likely pay a Mass Pike toll. Same for any day tripper or ultra-commuter coming to the Berkshires or Boston from just over the New York border.
Tibbits-Nutt’s comments were related to a state task force established by Healey that’s charged with developing a long-term funding plan to keep roads, bridges, highways and transit infrastructure “safe, reliable, and efficient.” The task force does include representatives from central Massachusetts, including former Worcester city manager Ed Augustus, Worcester School Committee member Alex Guardiola and Shrewsbury resident and 495/MetroWest Partnership Executive Director Jason Palitsch.
Tibbits-Nutt has said she wants the task force to be aggressive, exploring revenue sources like tolling and charging heavy road users, like delivery services and rideshare companies. The state takes in about $1 billion each year from tolls and gas taxes, but needs to spend more than double that to keep up with infrastructure — an important task made very real recently by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, and the failure of the I-195 bridge between Providence and East Providence.
If you pay tolls, or just want to give your opinion, take our (very unscientific) poll:
Local News
The vehicle’s three occupants are believed to still be inside.
A car carrying a family of three went into the Seekonk River in Rhode Island Sunday evening, authorities said.
The vehicle entered the river near the Taft Street boat ramp shortly before 7:30 p.m., Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said in a statement.
A bystander riding a jet ski heard the car dive into the water and attempted to help, while another witness called 911, according to Goncalves.
First responders arrived within three minutes of the emergency call, Goncalves noted.
The vehicle’s three occupants are believed to still be inside, The Boston Globe reported.
Recovery efforts resumed Monday, with Pawtucket police and fire personnel working alongside Rhode Island State Police and other state agencies to remove the vehicle from the river, Goncalves said.
“Conditions are extremely challenging for dive teams due to the strong current and poor underwater visibility,” she added.
A video released by the Globe shows the car being recovered from the water Monday afternoon.
Authorities have not released the identities or conditions of the occupants.
“We ask that you please keep the family and their loved ones in your prayers as our first responders continue recovery efforts,” Goncalves said.
(WJAR) — Rhode Island leaders will announce millions in funding for road improvements in Aquidneck Island on Monday.
Members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation will announce $19,250,000 in federal funding for the project.
File image of traffic in Aquidneck Island. (WJAR)
It’s meant to improve road and sidewalk conditions on the island.
This will include high-visibility crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety.
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Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressman Gabe Amo are expected to attend.
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 28, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Numbers numbers from June 28 drawing
Midday: 7-7-1-0
Evening: 6-7-5-2
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from June 28 drawing
04-05-07-13-32, Extra: 18
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 28 drawing
04-11-31-54-58, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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