Mass. drivers face Turnpike toll increase

Boston : MA : USA | Feb 24, 2009 at 1:50 AM PST

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The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority's board voted today to enact a two-stage hike in Boston-area tolls that would be repealed if the Legislature approves a proposed increase in the statewide gasoline tax...The board also voted to raise tolls to $2 at Allston-Brighton and Weston and $7 at the tunnels,... FULL ARTICLE AT Acushnet Community News

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