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‘Free’ Tow Off Route 128 During Blizzard of ’78 Cost Randolph Man 25 Bucks

‘Free’ Tow Off Route 128 During Blizzard of ’78 Cost Randolph Man 25 Bucks

Then-Governor Michael Dukakis announced that all of the thousands of cars stuck on Route 128 during the massive February 1978 snowstorm would be towed free of charge. But a Randolph resident who walked three miles home after his car got stuck had to pay $25 to get his car out of hock.

Then-Governor Michael Dukakis announced that all of the thousands of cars stuck on Route 128 during the massive February 1978 snowstorm would be towed free of charge. But a Randolph resident who walked three miles home after his car got stuck had to pay $25 to get his car out of hock.…