Beth Treffeisen
Journalist at Freelance
Freelance journalist covering business, economics, and all things Cape Cod.
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boston.com | Beth Treffeisen
A proposal to install separated bike lanes along Broadway in Cambridge is drawing mixed reactions from community members. Supporters of the plan argue that protected lanes are necessary to make the busy corridor safer for cyclists and pedestrians. Opponents are concerned about the potential loss of the area’s already limited on-street parking, making life more difficult for disabled residents, businesses, and visitors who rely on car access.
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ourcommunitynow.com | Beth Treffeisen
Once an icon at Paragon Park in Hull, the wooden coaster found a new life in Maryland. But now its current home is shutting down as well. What once rose as a “bleached dinosaur skeleton” on the Massachusetts coast, as the Boston Globe once put it, the wooden coaster then known as the Giant found new life in Maryland nearly 40 years ago.
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1 week ago |
boston.com | Beth Treffeisen
What once rose as a “bleached dinosaur skeleton” on the Massachusetts coast, as the Boston Globe once put it, the wooden coaster then known as the Giant found new life in Maryland nearly 40 years ago. Since then, the rechristened Wild One roller coaster thrilled generations, hosted a wedding, and earned a place in coaster lore — but now, with Six Flags America set to shut down, the 108-year-old ride could be nearing its final drop.
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boston.com | Beth Treffeisen
Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeals rejected a proposed 70-unit apartment building in South Boston last week, pointing to a lack of parking as a key concern. Developer Sing Ming Chan’s proposal to erect a nine-story mixed-use building with 70 rental units and ground-level retail at 49 D St., South Boston, was on the table. However, the proposal was missing one key element—parking. The Zoning Board of Appeals took note.
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boston.com | Beth Treffeisen
Charlton police have charged a Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher with indecent assault and harassment after several students reported inappropriate touching and sexual comments. David Martinson, 61, is charged with indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 years old, three counts of criminal harassment, assault and battery, and accosting or annoying another person, according to court documents and police reports.
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Ever wonder why the Cape has pristine beaches? Well, it's because they dump tons and tons of sand, all of which cost tons of money. Read more: https://t.co/1CynuWRwCn @BostonGlobe #CapeCod
A powerful surf from an earlier storm flooded an exposed sewer bed, which is the last step in the filtration process, rendering it useless. What should the town do next - preventative measures or pay the high cost of moving it? @BostonGlobe https://t.co/ZMMeiI31a0
Cruise Ship and Lobstermen. Will Plymouth's harbor be big enough for both of them? Local lobstermen fear that their concerns are being unheard as they fight for precious dock space in downtown Plymouth. @SeePlymouth @PACC1620 @BostonGlobe https://t.co/XtlDOHgcsY
