For Immediate Release: 9/1/2016 8:07 am
Worcester, MA (September 1, 2016) - In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 6C, § 3(18), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is convening public hearings on toll structure changes within the Massachusetts Turnpike, and the Metropolitan Highway System. The proposed changes include changes in the toll structure and rates through the implementation of all electronic tolling along the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Metropolitan Highway System. Public hearings will be held on the dates and at the locations stated in this notice.
SCHEDULED HEARING DATES AND LOCATIONS
Worcester
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Union Station - Union Hall
2 Washington Square
Worcester, Massachusetts 01604
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Lynn
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
North Shore Community College
McGee Building Room 303
300 Broad Street
Lynn, Massachusetts 01901
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Newton
Monday, September 12, 2016
City Hall - War Memorial Room
1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, Massachusetts 02459
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Framingham
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Town Hall - Nevins Hall
150 Concord Street
Framingham, Massachusetts 01702
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Allston/Brighton
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Jackson Mann School
500 Cambridge Street
Allston, Massachusetts 02134
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Springfield
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
City Hall - School Committee Room
36 Court Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01113
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Lenox
Thursday, September 15, 2016
MassDOT Highway District 1 Headquarters
270 Main Street
Lenox, Massachusetts 01240
6:30 PM -8:30 PM
Interested parties will be given an opportunity to present comments orally or in writing at the hearings. In addition, written comments will be accepted for 2 weeks following the hearings, until 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Emailed comments may be made to: AETinfo@dot.state.ma.us. Written comments may be mailed to: MassDOT Legal Department, Att: Eileen Fenton, Senior Counsel, Suite 3510, 10 Park Plaza, 3rd Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.
This event is accessible to people with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency. If you need a reasonable accommodation (such as American Sign Language Interpreters, assistive listening devices, handouts in alternate formats, etc.) and/or language assistance (such as translated documents or an interpreter) to fully participate, please contact MassDOT, Office of Civil Rights, (857) 368-8585 or MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.
