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SRTA Proposes Fare Changes, Seniors Not Happy

Taylor Cormier — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:55:25 +0000

Younger people are pleased with, while senior citizens are balking at the bus fare changes proposed by SRTA.

Southeastern Regional Transit Authority administrator Erik Rousseau explained the changes as a flat fee with one free transfer for $1

SRTA Fares May Be Going Up

Jack Peterson — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:44:55 +0000

The fare to ride SRTA buses may be going up. According to published reports, officials are proposing to charge riders a flat fee with one free transfer in exchange for a 25-cent increase in fare. the changes, which also include the introduction of charlie cards (reusable, rechargeable tickets) to collect the fares and a series [...]

Invasion of the Seals

Taylor Cormier — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:03:50 +0000

Fishermen and others on Nantucket say a large increase in seals is fouling ponds and crowding out fishing. The Cape Cod Times reports that Crocker Snow Jr., whose family has owned a portion of a small island since 1948, says the number of adult seals on the island has increased to more than 3,500 last year, from 19 in 1994. He calls it a complete explosion in the population.