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Beginning in November, the Boston Public Library is eliminating all library fines for youth under 18. DANIEL MU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Public Library to eliminate late fees for children in November

Chloe Liu October 30, 2019
In an effort to improve accessibility to the library's resources for disadvantaged communities, the Boston Public Library is getting rid of all late fees for cardholders under 18, beginning Nov. 1.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Monday that it will look into fining Amtrak for future delays after the company’s signal system caused 40 commuter train delays and cancellations on Sunday. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MassDOT to fine Amtrak for disrupted service

Paige Smith April 21, 2016

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that it would implement a system of fines for Amtrak when service on shared rails is disrupted, therefore impacting residents’ commutes, according...

Massachusetts Senate Majority Leader Harriette Chandler asked officials Wednesday to increase the fine for jaywalking from $1 to $75 in an effort to keep pedestrians safer. PHOTO BY SUSIE TERASAKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts Senate proposes bill to address jaywalking

Golda Fogel February 16, 2016

A new bill proposed Wednesday would raise the jaywalking punishment from the current $1 fine to $25 on the first offense, according the proposal. Massachusetts Senate Majority Leader Harriette...

Massachusetts State Senators approved a bill Thursday that, if passed, will fine drivers upwards of $500 for using a phone without a hands-free device. ILLUSTRATION BY KELSEY CRONIN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts Senate approve hands-free driving bill

Brianne Garrett January 27, 2016

After similar legislation in neighboring states such as Connecticut, New Hampshire and New York, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation Thursday to ban the act of driving while using mobile devices...

MBTA fare evaders could see increase in penalty fines

Daily Free Press Admin December 2, 2013

For the second time in two years, fines for illegal fare evasion on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority subway may increase, according to new legislation. The Joint Committee on Transportation...

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