BOSTON (AP) — The parents of a woman who died in a crash involving a duck boat urged state officials on Wednesday to require new safety rules for the amphibious sightseeing vessels.
Ivan and Martha Warmuth joined several lawmakers at the Statehouse to announce the filing of legislation that would prohibit duck boat drivers from simultaneously serving as narrator and tour guide for passengers. The bill would also mandate that the vehicles be equipped with blind-spot cameras and proximity sensors.
BOSTON – A divide separates older Bostonians from younger city residents in terms of access, while there are also distinct differences in needs between those in late middle age and those past 70, according to a report released Thursday by the Commission on the Affairs of the Elderly.
Other major concerns outlined in the report by older residents include insufficient availability of affordable housing and unsatisfactory access to quality health care and social services. The report described access as a critical issue, because it can limit the ability of elders to take advantage of programs and other offerings.
