Results tagged “power”

Public transportation is being hit hard by today's "blizzard-like conditions." Amtrak shutdown all service between Boston and New York at 5 p.m. The Downeaster from Portland, Maine and Boston was also canceled. WBZ interviewed MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo, who said all commuter boat service was delayed until 11 a.m. He also said the MBTA is doing what it can to have trains ready for the Monday morning commute. In Rhode Island, officials feared the storm could be too severe for snow-removal equipment. As of 9 p.m., 50,000 people were without power. Boston residents can call the Mayor's 24 Hour Constituent Service at (617) 635-4500, or check the City of Boston website for storm-related information. more ›

Northeast Utilities, New England's largest utility system, is working toward electrifying Western Mass and parts of Connecticut for the purposes of recharging electric cars. Western Massachusetts Electric Company and the Connecticut Light and Power Company are seeking a Department of Energy grant to fund the construction of nearly 600 plug-in electric vehicle charging stations in homes and public places over the course of two years. Now we just need a car to plug into these stations. more ›

Boston Magazine released its annual power issue, which is an annual must-have for any lifestyle magazine. This power list leads to the inevitable question, what does "power" mean, anyway? more ›