Officials are concerned the trains’ heavier weight could put extra strain on a bolt that fastens rails to the tracks.
June 2016
Despite back-up cameras, motorists keep running into people
Federal data indicate that the technology hasn’t significantly cut down on cars backing into people.
Philadelphia becomes 1st major U.S. city with soda tax
The vote comes despite a multimillion-dollar campaign by the beverage industry.
Cockpit recorder of crashed EgyptAir jetliner recovered
The find could help solve why the plane plunged into the Mediterranean and killed all 66 people aboard.
Runaway robot causes traffic jam in Russian city
The robot apparently broke free after an engineer forgot to shut the gate.
Manchester approves yard sale ordinance, fire truck purchase at Town Meeting
The yard sale ordinance is intended to provide town officials with a tool to deal with long-running sales that annoy neighbors.
Funding for law enforcement narrowly passes in Chelsea
Thirty-three residents turned out to approve a $1.21 million spending plan.
Shanghai Disneyland opens with lavish celebration
Walt Disney Co. hopes to grow its brand with its first theme park on mainland China.
RSU 9 board of directors discuss timeline for new budget process
The board will vote next week on setting a date for a second districtwide budget meeting and validation vote.
Airbnb secures $1 billion debt facility from U.S. banks
The move will help the home-sharing company develop new services and fund growth initiatives.