Garage Collapse

‘We Are in Shock’: Family Mourns Worker Killed in Boston Parking Garage Collapse

Family members and friends are mourning the loss of South Easton resident Peter Monsini after he was killed when a portion of a downtown Boston parking garage that was being demolished collapsed on Saturday. Monsini’s family issued a statement Monday afternoon saying they are in shock trying to process the loss of Peter. He was a loving son, brother, father, uncle and friend, the statement reads. He was full of life, passionate, thoughtful, and will be missed deeply by his family and partner Alicia. We want to thank the Boston Police, Fire and EMS and all responders who came to Peter’s aid. We also want to thank Operating Engineers Local 4 as well as our neighbors, friends and well-wishers near and far for the kind words we have received. As we begin to come to grips with our loss, we respectfully request privacy and peace at this time. WE BEGIN AT 5:00 WITH THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ON THE BOSTON CONSTRUCTION COLLAPSE THAT KILLED A WORKER OVER THE WEEKEND. 51-YEAR-OLD PETER MANCINI WAS 51-YEAR-OLD PETER MANCINI WAS THE VICTIM OF THE COLLAPSE OF THE GOVERNMENT CENTER PARKING GARAGE. THIS AFTERNOON HIS FAMILY SAYS THEY u2019RE STILL TRYING TO COME TO TERMS WITH THIS LOSS. I u2019M TIM CAPUTO. AND I u2019M SHANNON MULAIRE. THEY u2019RE SPEAKING OUT AS WE SEE NEW VIDEO OF THE MOMENT THE GARAGE THAT WAS BEING DEMOLISHED STARTED TO FALL. WHEN WE LIVE TEAM COVERAGE OF THE DEADLY CONSTRUCTION COLLAPSE. BRIAN BURNELL HAS A LOOK AT HOW THE COLLAPSE IS IMPACTING THE MBTA. BUT WE WANT TO BEGIN WITH ABBEY NIEZGODA WITH THE LATEST ON THIS ONGOING INVESTIGATION JOINS US ONGOING INVESTIGATION JOINS US LIVE FROM BOSTON. ABBEY? Reporter: AS YOU CAN SEE, A LOT OF THE ROADS AROUND HERE HAVE REOPENED SINCE THE COLLAPSE, BUT THE GARAGE, ALL IS COLLAPSE, BUT THE GARAGE, ALL IS QUIET BECAUSE THE WORK, THE DEMOLITION HAS BEEN SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY SO INVESTIGATORS WE u2019VE SEEN SOME OF THEM THROUGHOUT THE DAY TODAY SO THROUGHOUT THE DAY TODAY SO THEY CAN PINPOINT EXACTLY WHAT WENT WRONG ON THE NINTH FLOOR. SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SHOWS THE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SHOWS THE MOMENT WHEN 25 TONS OF DEBRIS CAME CRASHING DOWN AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER PARKING GARAGE IN BOSTON SATURDAY, KILLING PETER MANCINI, WHO WAS OPERATING PETER MANCINI, WHO WAS OPERATING A BOBCAT INSIDE. OUR INVESTIGATION WILL BE CAREFUL AND THOROUGH, AND IT WILL TAKE SOME TIME. WILL TAKE SOME TIME. Reporter: WE ASKED THE SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IF THE FATAL COLLAPSE COULD BE CONSIDERED CRIMINAL. CONSIDERED CRIMINAL. WHEN WE LOOK WHETHER OR NOT THERE u2019S SOME DEGREE OF NEGLIGENCE THAT MAY RISE TO THE LEVEL OF CRIMINALITY, THAT u2019S WHAT OUR INTENSIVE INVESTIGATION WILL BE FOCUSED ON. Reporter: HE COULDN u2019T SAY Reporter: HE COULDN u2019T SAY MORE THAN THAT, AS THEY TRY TO MORE THAN THAT, AS THEY TRY TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WENT WRONG, BUT OSHA GAVE US INSIGHT. IT CERTAINLY LOOKS AS THOUGH IT CERTAINLY LOOKS AS THOUGH THE GROUND COLLAPSED UNDERNEATH THE MACHINE THAT THE PETER WAS WORKING ON. AND THAT DOES MAKE US QUESTION WHETHER OR NOT THERE WAS SOME ON WHETHER OR NOT THERE WAS SOME ON SITE ENSURING THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. Reporter: GOVERNOR CHARLIE BAKER ALSO WEIGHING IN. THE EVENT ITSELF IS A THE EVENT ITSELF IS A HORRIBLE TRAGEDY, AND I DO THINK IT u2019S GOING TO BE IMPORTANT AT IT u2019S GOING TO BE IMPORTANT AT THIS SITE TO TREAD LIGHTLY AS PEOPLE INVESTIGATE WHAT HAPPENED. Reporter: WITH SO MANY QUESTIONS STILL UNANSWERED, THE FAMILY RELEASING A NEW PHOTO AND A STATEMENT THAT SAYS, IN PART, A STATEMENT THAT SAYS, IN PART, QUOTE, WE ARE IN SHOCK AT THE LOSS OF PETER. HE WAS A LOVING SON, BROTHER, FATHER, UNCLE, AND FRIEND. HE WAS FULL OF LIFE, PASSIONATE, THOUGHTFUL, AND WILL BE MISSED DEEPLY BY HIS FAMILY AND PARTNER ALICIA. HIS FAMILY ALREADY HIRED THEIR OWN ATTORNEY AS THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES ON SITE. IN THE MEANTIME, WE ARE LEARNING A LOT MORE ABOUT WHO PETER WAS. COMING UP AT 6:00, WE u2019LL LET YOU COMING UP AT 6:00, WE u2019LL LET YOU HEAR FROM ONE OF HIS CLOSE FRIENDS. FOR NOW, WE u2019RE LIVE IN BOSTON, ABBEY NIEZGODA, NBC 10 BOSTON. ABBEY NIEZGODA, NBC 10 BOSTON. ABBEY, THANK YOU. NBC 10 u2019S BRIAN BURNELL TAKING UP OUR TEAM COVERAGE NOW FROM BOSTON AS WELL, JOINING US WITH A LOOK AT THE IMPACT OF THIS DEADLY COLLAPSE ON THE MBTA. BRIAN? Reporter: TIM, LET u2019S BE CLEAR. THE LOSS OF LIFE, THE INJURIES, THOSE ARE THE REAL TRAGEDY HERE, BUT THIS IS ALSO AFFECTING COMMUTERS. THIS IS NOT A NORMAL SCENE AT THIS IS NOT A NORMAL SCENE AT GOVERNMENT CENTER. THESE BUSES ARE COMING IN TO MOVE COMMUTERS AROUND BECAUSE OF A TUNNEL BEING CLOSED. THIS COULD GO ON FOR A WHILE. THIS COULD GO ON FOR A WHILE. THERE u2019S NO TELLING HOW LONG. WHEN THE GOVERNMENT CENTER GARAGE COLLAPSED OVER THE WEEKEND, KILLING ONE WORKER, IT WEEKEND, KILLING ONE WORKER, IT AFFECTED THE T. IT IS NOW CLOSED INDEFINITELY FOR FEAR IT SUSTAINED DAMAGE FROM THE COLLAPSE. FROM THE COLLAPSE. THE HEAD OF THE’t SAYS IT WILL TAKE TIME BEFORE ENGINEERS CAN ASSESS THE TUNNEL u2019S INTEGRITY. ASSESS THE TUNNEL u2019S INTEGRITY. THEY HAVE TO REMOVE THE DEBRIS THAT IS OVER OUR TRACK. AT THAT POINT WE CAN BEGIN TO GET INSPECTORS INTO THE TUNNEL. SO WE u2019RE HOPEFULLY THAT THAT HAPPENS WITHIN 24 TO 48 HOURS, BUT THERE ARE A LOT OF VARIABLES BUT THERE ARE A LOT OF VARIABLES STANDING IN THE WAY OF THAT RIGHT NOW. Reporter: FOR NOW, SERVICE IS DISRUPTED ON THE ORANGE AND DISRUPTED ON THE ORANGE AND GREEN LINES WITH SHUTTLE BUSES REPLACING TRAINS BETWEEN NORTH STATION, GOVERNMENT CENTER, AND BACK BAY, MAKING FOR LONGER BACK BAY, MAKING FOR LONGER COMMUTES. I JUST NEED TO TAKE ONE TRAIN, AND NOW I HAVE TO TAKE ONE TRAIN, ONE BUS, AND ANOTHER BUS. HOW MUCH TIME IS IT TAKING YOU? ONE HOUR. WE GET IN LINE AND THEN STOP WE GET IN LINE AND THEN STOP IN NORTH STATION. AND THEN WE TAKE THE SHUTTLE BUS AND THEN WE TAKE THE SHUTTLE BUS AND WE WANT TO GO TO DOWNTOWN BUT THEY DON u2019T GO TO DOWNTOWN. Reporter: DESPITE THE REASON Reporter: DESPITE THE REASON SOME’t RIDERS ARE FRUSTRATED. EVERY WEEKEND WE SEE. THIS PEOPLE NEED TO FIGURE THIS OUT. IT u2019S SO INCONVENIENT. THREE OR FOUR CHANGES FROM SULLIVAN SQUARE, THIS IS VERY INCONVENIENT FOR PEOPLE. Reporter: POFTAK IS SYMPATHETIC BUT IT SAYS IT u2019S ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. WE NEVER LIKE TO BE ON THIS DIVERSION, BUT WE WANT TO DIVERSION, BUT WE WANT TO PRIORITIZE SAFETY. Reporter: SAFETY OF COMMUTERS AND SAFETY OF INSPECTORS WHO AND SAFETY OF INSPECTORS WHO STILL HAVE TO GET INTO THAT TUNNEL. HE SAYS ONCE THEY DO GET INTO THE TUNNEL, YES, THEY WILL BE LOOKING FOR SIGNS OF DAMAGE, BUT THEY u2019LL ALSO TAKING MEASUREMENTS TO MAKE SURE THE TUNNEL DIDN u2019T SHIFT UNDER THAT 25 TONS EVER”,”video_id”:”2017209411539_922″,”video_length”:”312012″,”video_provider”:”mpx”,”short_video_excerpt”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_low”:”Mzjfg99rIta5″,”pid_streaming_web_mobile_low”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_standard”:”XktZvbD7Cvj_”,”pid_streaming_mobile_standard”:”hRlgykmDP6Cn”,”alleypack_schedule_unpublish”:””,”feed_remote_id”:”mpx_2017209411539″,”feed_thumbnail_url”:”” ” data-livestream=”false” data-title=”Many Questions to Answer After Boston Parking Garage Collapse” data-vidcid=”1:5:2680464″ data-vidurl=”https://www.nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen-on/many-questions-to-answer-after-boston-parking-garage-collapse/2680464/” data-islead=”false” data-catnames=” “1813”:”On Air”,”1814″:”As Seen On”,”206944″:”News”,”705″:”Local” ” data-tagnames=” “49”:”BOSTON”,”560762″:”bullfinch redevelopment project”,”9443″:”Government Center”,”124″:”Massachusetts”,”1491″:”mbta”,”299293″:”osha”,”561076″:”Peter Monsini” ” data-customdata=” “ContentPartner”:”None”,”Source”:”WEBFM”,”SyndicationAllowed”:”true”,”mSNVideoCategories”:”MSN Video v4 Connector-most watched news”,”mSNVideoContentSupplierID”:”NBC_Local”,”mSNVideoCountry”:”us”,”subtitle”:”nosubtitle”,”uploadedByTeam”:”1″,”youtubeChannel”:”None” ” data-autoplay=”false” data-cplay=”true” ‘He was a good guy’ Cousin Richard Monsini described the 51-year-old victim as his best friend and role model. He said his cousin was raised in the demolition business, as his entire family worked in the industry, which makes his loss even harder to reconcile. He was a good guy. A great guy. A hard worker and a loving dad, Richard Monsini said. He was born with an excavator in his hand. He knew how to operate machinery. His family our family, is in the business. JDC Demolition, the company for which Monsini was working, said in a statement Sunday that it was deeply saddened by his death. There are no words that appropriately describe the loss of Peter Monsini, our JDC Demolition teammate. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with Peter and his family, the company said. How the incident unfolded Part of the Government Center garage came down after a concrete slab on the ninth floor collapsed. The demolition is all part of the $1.5 billion Bullfinch Redevelopment Project, construction firm John Moriarty & Associates said in a statement. The finished project is expected to include a parking garage surrounded by office and apartment buildings. Boston Fire Commissioner Jack Dempsey told reporters that Peter Monsini was completing demolition work in a construction vehicle that fell over the side of the garage when the structure collapsed. The vehicle fell eight or nine stories with a large amount of debris. Monsini was found under a pile of rubble and pronounced dead at the scene by authorities, Dempsey said. A second person was taken to an area hospital after the accident. Remembering Peter Monsini He really set a tone, Richard Monsini said. I looked up to him. He was a little bit older than me. I looked up to him and we were the best of friends. He taught me a lot about life. I’m going to miss him. I’m really saddened by his untimely passing, said Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan. Sullivan said he grew up with Monsini, and that they went to the same school and played football together. Monsini’s family is known in Brockton for its construction and demolition business. Peter was just a fun-loving guy with a smile on his face, and just so sorry to hear about this tragic, tragic loss, added Sullivan. The construction accident remains under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office and city officials. Investigation, cleanup continue Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said Monday his office isn’t discarding the possibility of criminal charges. Whether some degree of negligence rise to criminality, that’s what our investigation will be focused on, said Hayden. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the city will do whatever it takes to find out what happened. This is a horrible tragedy and my heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the worker, she said. Our thoughts and prayers are with the worker during this terrible time, added City Councilor Ed Flynn, who represents the neighborhood. Our prayers are wit him, his family, and I know the city will support that worker and his family. It’s a difficult time, but this city sticks together especially during difficult times. Gov. Charlie Baker called the incident a horrible tragedy for the gentleman who died as well as for his family and obviously for all the coworkers involved. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to the loved ones of the worker who lost his life, John Moriarty & Associates said in a statement. JMA remains committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees and trade partners. We would like to thank the Boston Police Department and EMS for their swift response. WE COULD ONLY FIND A FEW COMPLAINTS OVER THE PAST DECADE. THAT DID NOT RESULT IN VIOLATIONS OR FINANCIAL PENALTIES. HOWEVER, WE DID FIND FOR ANOTHER COMPANY THAT HAS COMMON OWNERSHIP. FEDERAL SAFETY RECORDS SHOW 11 OSHA VIOLATIONS SINCE 2012 WHICH RESULTED IN $87,000 IN PENALTIES. THE MAJORITY OF THAT AMOUNT CAME FROM A 2013 INSPECTION THAT FOUND SEVERAL VIOLATIONS RELATED FOUND SEVERAL VIOLATIONS RELATED TO WORKER TRENCH SAFETY. TO WORKER TRENCH SAFETY. BACK IN 2018 AN EMPLOYEE DIED AFTER AN INCIDENT INVOLVING HEAVY MACHINERY AT THE ENCORE HEAVY MACHINERY AT THE ENCORE HOTEL AND CASINO IN EVERETT. IT WAS LABELED AN ACCIDENT AND DIDN u2019T SITE ANY COMPANY WITH VIOLATIONS. JUST A FEW MOMENTS AGO WE HEARD FROM THE ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT BOTH COMPANIES. THEY EMPHASIZED THERE HAVE BEEN NO OSHA VIOLATIONS DATING BACK TO 2018. IN RECENT YEARS WE HAVE SEEN HOW THIS COULD BE A HIGH-RISK OCCUPATION. WORKPLACE SAFETY RECORDS SHOW OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS 67 MASSACHUSETTS CONSTRUCTION MASSACHUSETTS CONSTRUCTION”,”video_id”:”2017231939878_531″,”video_length”:”76544″,”video_provider”:”mpx”,”short_video_excerpt”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_low”:”GYZ01Gi9uDJW”,”pid_streaming_web_mobile_low”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_standard”:”0a0kpVJHhJuw”,”pid_streaming_mobile_standard”:”uxCdF_iFroki”,”alleypack_schedule_unpublish”:””,”feed_remote_id”:”mpx_2017231939878″,”feed_thumbnail_url”:”” ” data-livestream=”false” data-title=”Deadly Boston Garage Collapse: A Look at Company’s History” data-vidcid=”1:5:2680503″ data-vidurl=”https://www.nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen-on/deadly-boston-garage-collapse-a-look-at-companys-history/2680503/” data-islead=”false” data-catnames=” “1813”:”On Air”,”1814″:”As Seen On” ” data-tagnames=” ” data-customdata=” “ContentPartner”:”None”,”Source”:”WEBFM”,”SyndicationAllowed”:”true”,”mSNVideoCategories”:”MSN Video v4 Connector-most watched news”,”mSNVideoContentSupplierID”:”NBC_Local”,”mSNVideoCountry”:”us”,”subtitle”:”nosubtitle”,”uploadedByTeam”:”1″,”youtubeChannel”:”None” ” data-autoplay=”false” data-cplay=”true” Records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration show there have been no OSHA violations for JDC Demolition dating back to 2012. The J. Derenzo Company, which shares common ownership with JDC Demolition, has been ordered to pay $87,220 in penalties for 11 violations since 2012. Most of that amount came from a 2013 inspection that found several violations related to worker trench safety. In 2018, an employee for the J. Derenzo Company died after an incident at the Encore Boston Harbor Hotel and Casino, then unfinished and known as Wynn Boston Harbor. That worker, later identified as Joe Teixeira of Seekonk, died after heavy construction material fell on the excavator he was operating. The OSHA report labeled it an accident and did not cite any company with violations. An accident report from 20 years ago described a J. Derenzo employee injuring a pedestrian with a piece of heavy equipment. Attorneys representing JDC Demolition and J. Dorenzo emphasized that neither company has had any OSHA violations in the last five years. However, workplace safety records show how dangerous the job can be: in the last five years, 67 workers have died on the job in Massachusetts construction sites. Traffic impacts in the area The construction accident had a huge impact on traffic over the weekend. The on ramp to Interstate 93 north and south were both shut down near Government Center after the collapse. There were a number of road closures near the North End and Haymarket areas as well, which made it tough for drivers. All roads reopened Monday morning, but Boston police said Monday evening’s commute will be impacted by the closure of Surface Road between New Chardon and Sudbury streets. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes if possible. BACK TO OUR TOP STORY. BACK TO OUR TOP STORY. THE GOVERNMENT CENTER GARAGE COLLAPSE WILL AFFECT THE MBTA SERVICES THE NEXT FEW DAYS. SERVICES THE NEXT FEW DAYS. JOINING US ON THE PHONE IS THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE MBTA STEVE PATECH. THANK YOU FOR THE TIME TO TALK TO US ABOUT THIS. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A TRAGIC STORY. THIS IS ALSO IMPACTING BOSTON COMMUTERS. TELL US WHAT THE BIGGEST ISSUES YOU u2019RE DEALING WITH RIGHT NOW. SURE. UP FRONT, I DO WANT TO UP FRONT, I DO WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE A REALLY TRAGIC SITUATION AND A TRAGIC LOSS OF LIFE. RIGHT NOW, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO RIGHT NOW, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO RUN TRAIN SERVICE ON THE ORANGE AND GREEN LINE THROUGH HAYMARKET STATION. WE ARE OFFERING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE. THERE IS A BUS BRIDGE BETWEEN NORTH STATION AND GOVERNMENT NORTH STATION AND GOVERNMENT CENTER SO YOU CAN MOVE OVER TO THE GREEN LINE AND TAKE THAT BUS AND THEN TAKE THE GREEN LINE THROUGH DOWNTOWN AND IF YOU WANT TO CONTINUE SOUTH ON THE ORANGE LINE, YOU CAN TRANSFERP AND WALK FROM COPLEY TO GET BACK ON THE ORANGE LINE IF NEEDED. FOLKS, LISTEN TO THIS RIGHT NOW. MR. PATECH, WE ARE SAD ABOUT THE TRAGEDY AREA THEN TRYING TO MAKE THIS WORK FOR THEIR COMMUTE WITH THIS WORK FOR THEIR COMMUTE WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND TO WORK AND SCHOOL. HOW LONG CAN WE EXPECT THIS TO LAST, THESE CHANGES? LAST, THESE CHANGES? WE ARE HOPEFUL THAT IT u2019S A PERIOD OF DAYS BUT, OBVIOUSLY, WHAT HAPPENED WAS FROM THAT COLLAPSE, IT LANDED ON TOP OF THE TUNNEL. RIGHT NOW, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO RIGHT NOW, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO GET INTO THE TUNNEL TO ACCESS ITS CONDITION. SO WE NEED TO MAKE SURE, NUMBER ONE, THAT THE GARAGE AND THE ONE, THAT THE GARAGE AND THE SITE IS SAFE. NEXT, THAT OUR TUNNELS ARE SAFE BEFORE WE CAN RUN SERVICE. BEFORE WE CAN RUN SERVICE. UNTIL WE ARE ABLE TO DO THAT, YOU KNOW, IT IS SOMEWHAT GUESSWORK RIGHT NOW. REALLY QUICKLY. REALLY QUICKLY. SWITCHING GEARS JUST SLIGHTLY. WE ARE DEALING WITH REALLY ROUGH WEATHER WEATHER DEALING WITH THE COMMUTE. WE WANT TO JUST CHECK IN WITH THE MBTA AND HOW IT u2019S MANAGING MAYBE THE NORTH SHORE DEALING WITH SOME SNOW. WITH SOME SNOW. ARE YOU HEARING ANY PROBLEMS FOR TRAVELERS THIS MORNING? WE ARE NOT. WE ARE NOT. WE ARE NOT FACING ANY WIDESPREAD IMPACT FROM THE WEATHER RIGHT NOW. I KNOW WE DO HAVE A DELAY ON THE STOUGHTON LINE WHERE WE HAD AN OBSTRUCTION ON THE TRACKS BUT,”,”video_id”:”2017012291751_143″,”video_length”:”138639″,”video_provider”:”mpx”,”short_video_excerpt”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_low”:”TfcEXTISd_Gc”,”pid_streaming_web_mobile_low”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_standard”:”HiY49J5OU1cu”,”pid_streaming_mobile_standard”:”rp5BzFoa6W2k”,”alleypack_schedule_unpublish”:””,”feed_remote_id”:”mpx_2017012291751″,”feed_thumbnail_url”:”” ” data-livestream=”false” data-title=”MBTA GM Explains How Garage Collapse Impacts Service” data-vidcid=”1:5:2679894″ data-vidurl=”https://www.nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen-on/mbta-gm-explains-how-garage-collapse-impacts-mbta-service/2679894/” data-islead=”false” data-catnames=” “1813”:”On Air”,”1814″:”As Seen On”,”206944″:”News”,”705″:”Local” ” data-tagnames=” “49”:”BOSTON”,”561009″:”Government Center Parking Garage”,”5804″:”green line”,”1491″:”mbta”,”38262″:”Orange Line”,”560761″:”parking garage collapse”,”328612″:”shuttle bus”,”4597″:”transportation” ” data-customdata=” “ContentPartner”:”None”,”Source”:”WEBFM”,”SyndicationAllowed”:”true”,”mSNVideoCategories”:”MSN Video v4 Connector-most watched news”,”mSNVideoContentSupplierID”:”NBC_Local”,”mSNVideoCountry”:”us”,”subtitle”:”nosubtitle”,”uploadedByTeam”:”1″,”youtubeChannel”:”None” ” data-autoplay=”false” data-cplay=”true” The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released a statement Sunday informing commuters that the’t was suspending service through the tunnels which travel beneath the Government Center Parking Garage as safety inspections are conducted. MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak described the accident as a tragic situation and loss of life while explaining the impact on the MBTA Monday morning. Starting Monday, service is suspended on the Orange Line between North Station and Back Bay and on the Green Line between North Station and Government Center until further notice. Alternative service including a bus bridge between North Station and Government Center is available. The service disruption is expected to last at least a period of days, Poftak said. We need to make sure, number one, that the garage and the site is safe. Next, that our tunnels are safe, before we can run service, Poftak said. So until we’re able to do that, you know, it is somewhat guesswork right now. More Boston stories BOSTON Mar 27 2 Teens Arrested in Connection With Shooting of Teacher, Student at TechBoston Academy BOSTON Mar 26 Officer Attacked by Shoplifting Suspect at South Bay Stop & Shop: Boston Police This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser. (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/a-great-guy-family-mourns-construction-worker-killed-in-boston-parking-garage-collapse/2679821/)

‘Horrible Tragedy’: Gov. Baker Says Parking Garage Collapse Cleanup Could Take Days

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker spoke Monday on this weekend’s deadly parking garage collapse in Boston’s Government Center, calling it a horrible tragedy and asking residents to be patient, as the investigation and cleanup could take several days. Peter Monsini, 51, of South Easton, was killed when a portion of a downtown Boston parking garage that was being demolished collapsed on Saturday. Monsini was completing demolition work in a construction vehicle that fell over the side of the garage when the structure collapsed. The demolition is part of the $1.5 billion Bullfinch Redevelopment Project, construction firm John Moriarty & Associates said in a statement. The finished project is expected to include a parking garage surrounded by office and apartment buildings. Obviously, we, like everybody else, feel terrible about the operator who lost his life and his family, the governor said following a ceremony celebrating the opening of New Balance’s new manufacturing facility in Methuen. It’s a complicated project and I’m glad that no one else was hurt given the size and scope of the accident. I do think it’s going to be several days before we’re really even going to be in a position where the MBTA’s going to have a chance to inspect the tunnels and surrounding area. The construction accident had a huge impact on traffic over the weekend. The on ramp to Interstate 93 north and south were both shut down near Government Center after the collapse. There were a number of road closures near the North End and Haymarket areas as well, which made it tough for drivers. All roads reopened Monday. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released a statement Sunday informing commuters that the’t was suspending service through the tunnels which travel beneath the Government Center Parking Garage as safety inspections are conducted. Baker said the state will do what it can to create as many diversions and alternate approaches to get in and out of that area as we can, but it’s going to be a complicated cleanup and it’s going to take a few days for us to figure that out. There’s a lot of work that has to be done to investigate both what happened and what will need to be done and what kind of shape that whole area is in, and that will take several days, and during the process of doing that investigatory work we’ll do what we can to ensure people can get into and out of that area. WE COULD ONLY FIND A FEW COMPLAINTS OVER THE PAST DECADE. THAT DID NOT RESULT IN VIOLATIONS OR FINANCIAL PENALTIES. HOWEVER, WE DID FIND FOR ANOTHER COMPANY THAT HAS COMMON OWNERSHIP. FEDERAL SAFETY RECORDS SHOW 11 OSHA VIOLATIONS SINCE 2012 WHICH RESULTED IN $87,000 IN PENALTIES. THE MAJORITY OF THAT AMOUNT CAME FROM A 2013 INSPECTION THAT FOUND SEVERAL VIOLATIONS RELATED FOUND SEVERAL VIOLATIONS RELATED TO WORKER TRENCH SAFETY. TO WORKER TRENCH SAFETY. BACK IN 2018 AN EMPLOYEE DIED AFTER AN INCIDENT INVOLVING HEAVY MACHINERY AT THE ENCORE HEAVY MACHINERY AT THE ENCORE HOTEL AND CASINO IN EVERETT. IT WAS LABELED AN ACCIDENT AND DIDN u2019T SITE ANY COMPANY WITH VIOLATIONS. JUST A FEW MOMENTS AGO WE HEARD FROM THE ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT BOTH COMPANIES. THEY EMPHASIZED THERE HAVE BEEN NO OSHA VIOLATIONS DATING BACK TO 2018. IN RECENT YEARS WE HAVE SEEN HOW THIS COULD BE A HIGH-RISK OCCUPATION. 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I do think it’s going to be important that this site be tread on lightly as people do the work of investigating what happened, Baker added. That is going to require several days of diversions and alternatives. I would ask people to understand and recognize that it’s important that we be careful and cautious and go slow on this. More on the deadly parking garage collapse BOSTON Mar 28 ‘We Are in Shock’: Family Mourns Worker Killed in Boston Parking Garage Collapse BOSTON Mar 26 Worker Killed in Crane and Parking Garage Collapse at Government Center Demolition Site (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/horrible-tragedy-gov-baker-says-parking-garage-collapse-cleanup-could-take-days/2680147/)

Deadly Boston Parking Garage Collapse: Here’s What We Know

The investigation into what caused the deadly collapse of a portion of Boston’s Government Center parking garage over the weekend continues, with new information detailing a previous emergency call to the construction site. A portion of the parking garage collapsed on Saturday, killing 51-year-old Peter Monsini of South Easton and sending another person to the hospital. Monsini’s family issued a statement Monday saying they are in shock trying to process the loss of Peter. Here’s everything we know about the incident so far: What happened? Part of the Government Center garage came down after a concrete slab on the ninth floor collapsed. The demolition is all part of the $1.5 billion Bullfinch Redevelopment Project, construction firm John Moriarty & Associates said in a statement. The finished project is expected to include a parking garage surrounded by office and apartment buildings. Boston Fire Commissioner Jack Dempsey told reporters that Monsini was completing demolition work in a construction vehicle that fell over the side of the garage when the structure collapsed around 5:40 p.m. Saturday. The vehicle fell eight or nine stories with a large amount of debris. Monsini was found under a pile of rubble and pronounced dead at the scene by authorities, Dempsey said. A second person was taken to an area hospital after the accident. The incident was Massachusetts’ first fatal construction accident of the year. Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox. Emergency crews called to same site 2 months earlier NBC10 Boston investigators discovered a call for help to the same construction site months prior to the deadly collapse. Footage of the construction area from Jan. 14 shows a sizable fire rescue response. According to the scanner audio from that night, firefighters were called for a unsafe, unstable worksite involving a crane. First responders initially planned to stage a rescue operation on Surface Road at New Chardon street but later determined it would not be necessary. Emergency crews responded after a water main break caused a leak at the site, according to a police report. The report said a fire department detail was afraid that a crane on the construction site might fall over due to the water leak. Officers observed water coming from the construction site onto New Chardon Street, the report states. Boston Water and Sewer responded for the leak and all streets within a 300-foot radius of the construction site were closed to pedestrians and vehicles for safety reasons. The Boston Fire Department and Bay Crane eventually determined the crane to be stable. The report stated that the site would be closed and the crane monitored through the right until an engineer could inspect it. What that engineer found was not included in the report. WE COULD ONLY FIND A FEW COMPLAINTS OVER THE PAST DECADE. THAT DID NOT RESULT IN VIOLATIONS OR FINANCIAL PENALTIES. HOWEVER, WE DID FIND FOR ANOTHER COMPANY THAT HAS COMMON OWNERSHIP. FEDERAL SAFETY RECORDS SHOW 11 OSHA VIOLATIONS SINCE 2012 WHICH RESULTED IN $87,000 IN PENALTIES. THE MAJORITY OF THAT AMOUNT CAME FROM A 2013 INSPECTION THAT FOUND SEVERAL VIOLATIONS RELATED FOUND SEVERAL VIOLATIONS RELATED TO WORKER TRENCH SAFETY. TO WORKER TRENCH SAFETY. BACK IN 2018 AN EMPLOYEE DIED AFTER AN INCIDENT INVOLVING HEAVY MACHINERY AT THE ENCORE HEAVY MACHINERY AT THE ENCORE HOTEL AND CASINO IN EVERETT. IT WAS LABELED AN ACCIDENT AND DIDN u2019T SITE ANY COMPANY WITH VIOLATIONS. JUST A FEW MOMENTS AGO WE HEARD FROM THE ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT BOTH COMPANIES. THEY EMPHASIZED THERE HAVE BEEN NO OSHA VIOLATIONS DATING BACK TO 2018. IN RECENT YEARS WE HAVE SEEN HOW THIS COULD BE A HIGH-RISK OCCUPATION. WORKPLACE SAFETY RECORDS SHOW OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS 67 MASSACHUSETTS CONSTRUCTION MASSACHUSETTS CONSTRUCTION”,”video_id”:”2017231939878_205″,”video_length”:”76544″,”video_provider”:”mpx”,”short_video_excerpt”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_low”:”GYZ01Gi9uDJW”,”pid_streaming_web_mobile_low”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_standard”:”0a0kpVJHhJuw”,”pid_streaming_mobile_standard”:”uxCdF_iFroki”,”alleypack_schedule_unpublish”:””,”feed_remote_id”:”mpx_2017231939878″,”feed_thumbnail_url”:”” ” data-livestream=”false” data-title=”Deadly Boston Garage Collapse: A Look at Company’s History” data-vidcid=”1:5:2680503″ data-vidurl=”https://www.nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen-on/deadly-boston-garage-collapse-a-look-at-companys-history/2680503/” data-islead=”false” data-catnames=” “1813”:”On Air”,”1814″:”As Seen On” ” data-tagnames=” ” data-customdata=” “ContentPartner”:”None”,”Source”:”WEBFM”,”SyndicationAllowed”:”true”,”mSNVideoCategories”:”MSN Video v4 Connector-most watched news”,”mSNVideoContentSupplierID”:”NBC_Local”,”mSNVideoCountry”:”us”,”subtitle”:”nosubtitle”,”uploadedByTeam”:”1″,”youtubeChannel”:”None” ” data-autoplay=”false” data-cplay=”true” Investigation into parking garage collapse ongoing A large-scale investigation into the collapse is now being conducted by Boston police, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s Office and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Hayden said Monday his office isn’t discarding the possibility of criminal charges. Whether some degree of negligence rise to criminality, that’s what our investigation will be focused on, Hayden said. OSHA will play the leading role in the investigation, but local, state and federal authorities will also be involved, the district attorney’s office said. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the city will do whatever it takes to find out what happened. Who was Peter Monsini? Peter Monsini’s family said Monday they are still trying to come to terms with their loss. We are in shock and trying to process the loss of Peter, the family said in a statement. He was a loving son, brother, father, uncle and friend. He was full of life, passionate, thoughtful and will be missed deeply by his family and partner, Alicia. We want to thank the Boston Police, Fire and EMS and all responders who came to Peter’s aid. We also want to thank Operating Engineers Local 4 as well as our neighbors, friends and well-wishers near and far for the kind words we have received. Monsini was the single father of a 17-year-old son, the family said. Funeral arrangements are pending. Cousin Richard Monsini described Peter as his best friend and role model. He said his cousin was raised in the demolition business, as his entire family worked in the industry, which makes his loss even harder to reconcile. He was a good guy. A great guy. A hard worker and a loving dad, Richard Monsini said. He was born with an excavator in his hand. He knew how to operate machinery. His family our family, is in the business. JDC Demolition, the company for which Peter Monsini was working, said in a statement Sunday that it was deeply saddened by his death. There are no words that appropriately describe the loss of Peter Monsini, our JDC Demolition teammate. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with Peter and his family, the company said. I’m really saddened by his untimely passing, said Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan, who grew up with Monsini and attended high school and played football with him. Peter was just a fun-loving guy with a smile on his face, and just so sorry to hear about this tragic, tragic loss, Sullivan said. This is a horrible tragedy and my heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the worker, Wu said. Our thoughts and prayers are with the worker during this terrible time, added City Councilor Ed Flynn, who represents the neighborhood. Our prayers are wit him, his family, and I know the city will support that worker and his family. It’s a difficult time, but this city sticks together especially during difficult times. Gov. Charlie Baker called the incident a horrible tragedy for the gentleman who died as well as for his family and obviously for all the coworkers involved. Impact on commuters Shuttle buses that have been taking Green Line commuters between North Station and Government Center for the past few days have been discontinued as the Orange Line reopens. The MBTA said Tuesday it has tested its trains in the tunnels and determined it is safe to resume Orange Line service, but trains will continue to bypass the Haymarket stop in both directions until further notice. Service on the Green Line remains suspended between North Station and Government Center. Shuttle service on that stretch of the Green Line continued Tuesday night, but beginning Wednesday morning, passengers are being directed to use the Orange Line instead. All roads in the area of Government Center that were closed in the wake of the accident have since reopened. More on the Government Center Garage Collapse BOSTON Mar 28 ‘We Are in Shock’: Family Mourns Worker Killed in Boston Parking Garage Collapse Charlie Baker Mar 28 ‘Horrible Tragedy’: Gov. Baker Says Parking Garage Collapse Cleanup Could Take Days (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/deadly-boston-parking-garage-collapse-what-we-know/2681759/)

Man Charged With Setting Wind Tiki Fire Tried to Burn Second Restaurant: PD

A man has been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed the Wind Tiki restaurant earlier this month, a popular spot for Chinese food in Webster, Massachusetts. Joel Batista-Viera, 42, of Webster, was due to be arraigned Tuesday morning in Dudley District Court on several charges related to a string of break-ins at businesses in the area. The fire at Wind Tiki started on Thompson Road early in the morning on March 18. Firefighters from multiple towns spent hours trying to put it out. The restaurant had closed at 8:30 p.m. the night before, so no one was in the building at the time. Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox. THANK YOU. INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW A POPULAR RESTAURANT WENT UP IN FLAMES IN WEBSTER. THIS IS THE WIND TIKI. ALMOST UNRECOGNIZABLE WHEN YOU LOOK AT IT NOW. THE FIRE BROKE OUT EARLY THIS THE FIRE BROKE OUT EARLY THIS MORNING, FOG MADE IT REALLY DIFFICULT FOR FIREFIGHTERS. ALYSHA PALUMBO IS LIVE FOR US NOW. WHAT CAN YOU TELL US? Reporter: PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WALKING BY HERE ALL DAY JUST IN AWE OVER WHAT u2019S LEFT OF THE RESTAURANT. CREWS SPENT MORE THAN 8 HOURS PUTTING OUT HOT SPOTS, FLAMES, PUTTING OUT HOT SPOTS, FLAMES, THICK SNOEK AT THE WIND PARTICULAR EE RESTAURANT. FIRE OFFICIALS SAY IT APPEARS TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. BE A TOTAL LOSS. BROUGHT IN AN EXCAVATOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS, PUT OUT ADDITIONAL HOT SPOTS, AND CLEAR A PATH FOR INVESTIGATORS TO SAFELY GET INSIDE. FIRE RAGED INSIDE THE ICONIC FIRE RAGED INSIDE THE ICONIC WIND TIKI RESTAURANT IN WEBSTER EARLY FRIDAY WITH FLAMES SHOOTING THROUGH THE ROOF AND SHOOTING THROUGH THE ROOF AND THICK BLACK SMOKE ENCIRCLING THE BUILDING. FIREFIGHTERS FROM ALL OVARY OVER RESPONDED. THEY GOT TO THE STUBBORN HOT SPOTS SMOLDERING TO THE BUILDING SPOTS SMOLDERING TO THE BUILDING THAT DATES BACK TO THE 1970s. WUCHB THETHAT u2019S ONE OF THE IS IT HAS BEEN RENOVATED SEVERAL TIMES. EXTERIOR, YOU SEE THE ANGLE SOCKET, TRIED TO PULL THAT FOR ACCESS AND THE WALL BEHIND IT GOES ALL THE WAY UP. Reporter: THIS WOMAN WOKE UP TO IT. WE HAD TWO BIG LADDER TRUCKS, SMOKE EVERYWHERE. IT WAS LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF ANOTHER WORLD. Reporter: KATHY WILLIAMS JUST DINED THERE THURSDAY. I JUST CAN u2019T BELIEVE IT. I JUST CAN u2019T BELIEVE IT. IT WAS A SHOCK WHEN I SAW IT. USED TO GO TRADITION, EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT, SIX OR SEVEN COUPLES WOULD MEET UP, HAVE A COUPLE OF COCKTAILS AND GO HOME. IT IS SAD. Reporter: A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING A SIMILARLY EMOTIONAL RESPONSE TO LOSING WHAT WAS AN INSTITUTION IN THE AREA, INSTITUTION IN THE AREA, INCLUDING THE DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF. MY MOTHER WORKED HERE AT ONE POINT WHEN SHE WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL. YEAH, IT u2019S TOUGH. Reporter: THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL u2019S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING THE FIRE IN CONJUNCTION WITH STATE POLICE FIRE AND EXPLOSION INVESTIGATION UNIT AND THE WEBSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CAUSE AND ORIGIN OF THE FIRE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED.”,”video_id”:”2014196291744_732″,”video_length”:”147648″,”video_provider”:”mpx”,”short_video_excerpt”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_low”:”NWkrBRfZEVxr”,”pid_streaming_web_mobile_low”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_standard”:”g_JdFn8z68WY”,”pid_streaming_mobile_standard”:”U0AblUrpuak4″,”alleypack_schedule_unpublish”:””,”feed_remote_id”:”mpx_2014196291744″,”feed_thumbnail_url”:”” ” data-livestream=”false” data-title=”Fire Destroys Popular Restaurant in Webster” data-vidcid=”1:5:2672778″ data-vidurl=”https://www.nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen-on/fire-destroys-popular-restaurant-in-webster/2672778/” data-islead=”false” data-catnames=” “1813”:”On Air”,”1814″:”As Seen On”,”206944″:”News”,”705″:”Local” ” data-tagnames=” “1408”:”fire”,”124″:”Massachusetts”,”561″:”restaurant”,”12924″:”Webster”,”554193″:”Wind Tiki” ” data-customdata=” “ContentPartner”:”None”,”Source”:”WEBFM”,”SyndicationAllowed”:”true”,”mSNVideoCategories”:”MSN Video v4 Connector-most watched news”,”mSNVideoContentSupplierID”:”NBC_Local”,”mSNVideoCountry”:”us”,”subtitle”:”nosubtitle”,”uploadedByTeam”:”1″,”youtubeChannel”:”None” ” data-autoplay=”false” data-cplay=”true” Those who live and work nearby said it was shocking to see a community staple all but destroyed in a matter of hours. The restaurant has been around for decades and is considered an institution. When police arrived on scene, they found both rolled and loose change on the ground by the back door, which was unsecured. The evidence prompted an investigation by the Webster Police Detective Bureau, along with the State Fire Marshal’s Office. A break-in was reported at 7:30 a.m. the next day by an employee from the Mexicali Restaurant at 41 Worcester Road. Evidence suggested that the building was broken into sometime the night before and that someone tried to start a fire. The surveillance system was damaged, but video footage was able to be recovered and viewed remotely. After investigating the break-in at the Mexicali Restaurant, authorities returned to the scene of the Wind Tiki. RIGHT NOW INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE WHAT SPARKED A FIRE THAT DESTROYED A POPULAR RESTAURANT IN WEBSTER. THE FLAMES BROKE OUT EARLY THIS MORNING AT THE WIND TIKI RESTAURANT. YOU SEE THICK, HEAVY SMOKE. THE FOG MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE FOG MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR FIREFIGHTERS EARLIER TODAY. NBC 10 u2019S JOHN MORONEY JOINS US LIVE FROM WEBSTER NOW WITH THE LATEST FROM THE SCENE. GOOD EVENING, JOHN. GOOD EVENING, JOHN. Reporter: GOOD EVENING, GLENN. IT HAS BEEN A LONG DAY HERE IN WEBSTER, BUT CHECK IT OUT. INVESTIGATORS STILL ON THE SCENE GATHERING EVIDENCE WHILE PEOPLE IN TOWN LAMENT THE LOSS OF A IN TOWN LAMENT THE LOSS OF A LOCAL INSTITUTION. IT WAS THE FIRST CHINESE RESTAURANT IN WEBSTER. Reporter: A LOT OF MEMORIES Reporter: A LOT OF MEMORIES AT WIND TIKI. THIS WOMAN WORKED AT THE CHINESE RESTAURANT FOR 42 YEARS. THERE u2019S A LOT OF REGULAR THERE u2019S A LOT OF REGULAR PEOPLE, REGULARS THAT CAME EVERY WEEK AND IT WAS JUST A GOOD PLACE FOR THEM TO MEET AND HAVE A GOOD TIME. Reporter: FLAMES BROKE OUT EARLY FRIDAY MORNING, SHOOTING EARLY FRIDAY MORNING, SHOOTING UM THROUGH THE ROOF. THICK SMOKE MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE, FORCING CREWS TO BE PULLED FROM THE SPRAWLING THOMPSON ROAD BUILDING. WE HAD SOME POCKETS OF FIRE THAT WERE IN THERE UNDER THE ROOF WHEN THE ROOF CAME DOWN UNDERNEATH. SO WE BROUGHT THE EXCAVATOR IN TO OPEN THAT UP. Reporter: ALTHOUGH HOT SPOTS REMAIN, THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITHIN A COUPLE HOURS, PERMITTING A GOOD-SIZED GROUP OF INVESTIGATORS TO BEGIN GROUP OF INVESTIGATORS TO BEGIN THE TASK OF FINDING A CAUSE. IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE WHERE THIS GOES, BUT WE SAW ATF WHERE THIS GOES, BUT WE SAW ATF WALKING AROUND AND THE FIRE MARSHAL. SO DEFINITELY A LOT OF EYES ON THIS PROPERTY RIGHT NOW. Reporter: FORTUNATELY NO ONE Reporter: FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT, BUT PEOPLE IN CENTRAL MASS ARE MOURNING THE LOSS OF A CULINARY LANDMARK THAT u2019S BEEN A POPULAR GATHERING SPOT FOR DECADES WITH GOOD CHINESE FOOD AND EVEN BETTER MAI TAIS. EMPLOYEES TELL US THE CURRENT OWNER IS DEVASTATED. IT WAS VERY POPULAR IN TOWN. EVERYBODY CAME FROM EVERYWHERE TO EAT THERE. BAR WAS ALWAYS HOPPING. BAR WAS ALWAYS HOPPING. SO YEAH, IT WAS A GOOD PLACE THAT WILL BE MISSED. I HOPE THEY REBUILD. Reporter: NOW, STILL NO WORD”,”video_id”:”2014354499917_386″,”video_length”:”121188″,”video_provider”:”mpx”,”short_video_excerpt”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_low”:”mFpFcHoaNifZ”,”pid_streaming_web_mobile_low”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_standard”:”dEFcsmhbZZWA”,”pid_streaming_mobile_standard”:”lHfev5JuvkHm”,”alleypack_schedule_unpublish”:””,”feed_remote_id”:”mpx_2014354499917″,”feed_thumbnail_url”:”” ” data-livestream=”false” data-title=”Fire Destroys Popular Restaurant in Webster” data-vidcid=”1:5:2673201″ data-vidurl=”https://www.nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen-on/fire-destroys-popular-restaurant-in-webster-2/2673201/” data-islead=”false” data-catnames=” “1813”:”On Air”,”1814″:”As Seen On”,”206944″:”News”,”705″:”Local” ” data-tagnames=” “12888”:”arson”,”21661″:”Dudley District Court”,”1408″:”fire”,”562314″:”Joel Batista-Viera”,”124″:”Massachusetts”,”561″:”restaurant”,”12924″:”Webster”,”554193″:”Wind Tiki” ” data-customdata=” “ContentPartner”:”None”,”Source”:”WEBFM”,”SyndicationAllowed”:”true”,”mSNVideoCategories”:”MSN Video v4 Connector-most watched news”,”mSNVideoContentSupplierID”:”NBC_Local”,”mSNVideoCountry”:”us”,”subtitle”:”nosubtitle”,”uploadedByTeam”:”1″,”youtubeChannel”:”None” ” data-autoplay=”false” data-cplay=”true” While they were there, another attempted break in was reported at Lake Pizza at 39 Thompson Road, which also occurred the previous night. No entry was gained to the business, but detectives were able to recover surveillance footage. Over the next few days, detectives collected surveillance video from several businesses in the area. The same man could be seen at the Mobil gas station on Thompson Road when the Wind Tiki was on fire, at Mexicali and at Lake Pizza. Police released photos of the man, later identified as Batista-Viera, of Lincoln Street. He turned himself in to Webster police Monday. Batista-Viera has been charged with two counts of breaking and entering, two counts of larceny, one count of burning a building, one count of vandalism, one count of attempting to burn a building and attempting to break and enter. More Massachusetts stories BOSTON 10 hours ago Outdoor Dining: City Will Offer Hardship Waivers for North End Restaurant Owners parking garage collapse 9 hours ago ‘Unsafe, Unstable’ Conditions Reported at Garage Collapse Site Months Prior (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/man-arrested-in-connection-with-fire-at-popular-webster-chinese-restaurant/2680919/)

‘Unsafe, Unstable’ Conditions Reported at Garage Collapse Site Months Prior

As pressure mounts to determine the cause of a deadly partial collapse of the Government Center garage that killed a construction worker over the weekend, new details have emerged about the conditions of the construction site. A portion of the parking garage collapsed on Saturday, killing 51-year-old Peter Monsini of South Easton and sending another person to the hospital. Monsini’s family issued a statement Monday saying they are in shock trying to process the loss of Peter. Part of the Government Center garage, which is being demolished, came down after a concrete slab on the ninth floor collapsed. The demolition is all part of the $1.5 billion Bullfinch Redevelopment Project, construction firm John Moriarty & Associates said in a statement. The finished project is expected to include a parking garage surrounded by office and apartment buildings. Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox. NBC10 Boston investigators discovered a call for help to that same construction site months prior to the deadly collapse. Footage of the construction area from Jan. 14, shows a sizable fire rescue response. According to the scanner audio from that night, firefighters were called for a unsafe, unstable worksite involving a crane. First responders initially planned to stage a rescue operation on Surface road at New Chardon street but later determined it would not be necessary. WE COULD ONLY FIND A FEW COMPLAINTS OVER THE PAST DECADE. THAT DID NOT RESULT IN VIOLATIONS OR FINANCIAL PENALTIES. HOWEVER, WE DID FIND FOR ANOTHER COMPANY THAT HAS COMMON OWNERSHIP. FEDERAL SAFETY RECORDS SHOW 11 OSHA VIOLATIONS SINCE 2012 WHICH RESULTED IN $87,000 IN PENALTIES. THE MAJORITY OF THAT AMOUNT CAME FROM A 2013 INSPECTION THAT FOUND SEVERAL VIOLATIONS RELATED FOUND SEVERAL VIOLATIONS RELATED TO WORKER TRENCH SAFETY. TO WORKER TRENCH SAFETY. BACK IN 2018 AN EMPLOYEE DIED AFTER AN INCIDENT INVOLVING HEAVY MACHINERY AT THE ENCORE HEAVY MACHINERY AT THE ENCORE HOTEL AND CASINO IN EVERETT. IT WAS LABELED AN ACCIDENT AND DIDN u2019T SITE ANY COMPANY WITH VIOLATIONS. JUST A FEW MOMENTS AGO WE HEARD FROM THE ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT BOTH COMPANIES. THEY EMPHASIZED THERE HAVE BEEN NO OSHA VIOLATIONS DATING BACK TO 2018. IN RECENT YEARS WE HAVE SEEN HOW THIS COULD BE A HIGH-RISK OCCUPATION. WORKPLACE SAFETY RECORDS SHOW OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS 67 MASSACHUSETTS CONSTRUCTION MASSACHUSETTS CONSTRUCTION”,”video_id”:”2017231939878_697″,”video_length”:”76544″,”video_provider”:”mpx”,”short_video_excerpt”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_low”:”GYZ01Gi9uDJW”,”pid_streaming_web_mobile_low”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_standard”:”0a0kpVJHhJuw”,”pid_streaming_mobile_standard”:”uxCdF_iFroki”,”alleypack_schedule_unpublish”:””,”feed_remote_id”:”mpx_2017231939878″,”feed_thumbnail_url”:”” ” data-livestream=”false” data-title=”Deadly Boston Garage Collapse: A Look at Company’s History” data-vidcid=”1:5:2680503″ data-vidurl=”https://www.nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen-on/deadly-boston-garage-collapse-a-look-at-companys-history/2680503/” data-islead=”false” data-catnames=” “1813”:”On Air”,”1814″:”As Seen On” ” data-tagnames=” ” data-customdata=” “ContentPartner”:”None”,”Source”:”WEBFM”,”SyndicationAllowed”:”true”,”mSNVideoCategories”:”MSN Video v4 Connector-most watched news”,”mSNVideoContentSupplierID”:”NBC_Local”,”mSNVideoCountry”:”us”,”subtitle”:”nosubtitle”,”uploadedByTeam”:”1″,”youtubeChannel”:”None” ” data-autoplay=”false” data-cplay=”true” Boston police and fire officials did not immediately respond to questions about that call on Jan. 14 that brought first responders to the scene. A large-scale investigation is now being conducted by Boston police, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s Office and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Hayden said Monday his office isn’t discarding the possibility of criminal charges. Whether some degree of negligence rise to criminality, that’s what our investigation will be focused on, Hayden said. The collapse continues to impact commuters. The MBTA suspended service through the tunnels, which travel beneath the Government Center Parking Garage, as safety inspections are conducted. Subway service on downtown stretches of the Green and Orange Line will remain offline for the foreseeable future. More on the Government Center Garage Collapse BOSTON Mar 28 ‘We Are in Shock’: Family Mourns Worker Killed in Boston Parking Garage Collapse Charlie Baker Mar 28 ‘Horrible Tragedy’: Gov. Baker Says Parking Garage Collapse Cleanup Could Take Days (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/investigation-continues-into-deadly-government-center-garage-collapse/2680739/)

Shuttle Buses Discontinued as Orange Line Service Resumes

Shuttle buses that have been taking Green Line commuters between North Station and Government Center for the past few days have been discontinued as the Orange Line reopens. While MBTA service remains impacted by this weekend’s deadly garage collapse in Boston, the Orange Line is largely back up and running. A portion of the Government Center garage collapsed Saturday, leaving 51-year-old Peter Monsini of South Easton dead. The MBTA said Tuesday it has tested its trains in the tunnels and determined it is safe to resume Orange Line service, but trains will continue to bypass the Haymarket stop in both directions until further notice. Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox. Service map shared Tuesday by the MBTA Service on the Green Line remains suspended between North Station and Government Center. Shuttle service on that stretch of the Green Line continued Tuesday night, but beginning Wednesday morning, passengers are being directed to use the Orange Line instead. The MBTA said transferring to Orange Line service will be faster than the shuttle buses due to the difficulty of navigating those buses through the heavy traffic and crowded streets in this area. Commuters said that, despite the inconvenience, they feel assured that the agency is taking these safety precautions. It can be a bit of a hassle, but I would much rather they close service and test it all and make sure everyone is safe rather than try to run normal service, Green Line rider Juliette said. Extra MBTA personnel will continue to be on hand at the affected’t stations to assist customers this week. TONIGHT THE ORANGE LINE IS BACK UP AND RUNNING AFTER A COLLAPSE AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER GARAGE. YOU HEARD ABOUT THIS BY NOW. THE HALTED SERVICE ON SEVERAL STOPS. ALL STOPS ARE OPEN EXCEPT HAY MARKET. THAT IMPACTS THE ORANGE AND GREEN LINE. LIVE IN BOSTON WITH WHAT RIDERS NEED TO KNOW FOR TOMORROW u2019S COMMUTE. ONE OF THE CHANGES TAKES PLACE TOMORROW FOR THE WHO USE THE GREEN LINE. THE PLANS TO DISCONTINUE THE SHUTTLE BUSES STARTING IN THE MORNING. Reporter: GETTING TO WORK ON THE ORANGE LINE HAS BEEN A BUMPY RIDE FOR ANDY. THIS WEEK. IT u2019S A MESS. Reporter: BY LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON, THE ORANGE LINE TRAINS WERE BACK UP AND RUNNING BETWEEN NORTH STATION AND BACK BAY. THE’t RELEASING THIS UPDATED MAP SHOWING SERVICE RESUMED EXCEPT AT HAY MARKET STATION WHICH REMAINS CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. STRANGE AND UGLY DAY. CONFUSING. Reporter: THIS COMES AFTER THE THEY TESTED THE TRAINS IN THE TUNNEL AFTER A PORTION OF THE GOVERNMENT CENTER GARAGE COLLAPSED. ON SATURDAY KILLING 51-YEAR-OLD. IT IS A TRAGIC ACCIDENT. I u2019M HOPING IT GETS RESOLVED QUICKLY. PEOPLE CAN GET BACK TO THEIR DAILY ROUTINES SERVICE SERVICE ON THE GREEN LIVE REMAINS SUSPENDED AS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS CONTINUE TO ASSESS THE TUNNEL. THE SHUTTLE BUSES WILL END ON WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE’t ESTIMATING 100 TONS OF DEBRIS CAME DOWN ON THE GROUND ABOVE THE SUBWAY TUNNEL DURING THE COLLAPSE. WITH MOST OF IT DIRECTLY ABOVE THE GREEN LINE. THE’t SPOKESPERSON SAYS THERE AREN u2019T IMMEDIATE SIGNS THAT THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. IT CAN BE A HASSLE. I WOULD MUCH RATHER THEY CLOSE SERVICE AND TEST IT ALL AND MAKE SURE EVERYBODY IS SAFE. RATHER THAN TRYING TO RUN NORMAL SERVICE. INSTEAD OF THE SHUTTLE BUS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT CENTER AND NORTH STATION ON THE GREEN LINE THEY ARE ASKING RIDERS TO USE THE PARALLEL ORANGE LINE SERVICE STARTING TOMORROW.”,”video_id”:”2017707587958_885″,”video_length”:”134568″,”video_provider”:”mpx”,”short_video_excerpt”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_low”:”7VsstA1wdsDm”,”pid_streaming_web_mobile_low”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_standard”:”2WImAhOlNV81″,”pid_streaming_mobile_standard”:”31aGvV_jrymK”,”alleypack_schedule_unpublish”:””,”feed_remote_id”:”mpx_2017707587958″,”feed_thumbnail_url”:”” ” data-livestream=”false” data-title=”Orange Line Reopens, Green Line on Hold After Garage Collapse” data-vidcid=”1:5:2681532″ data-vidurl=”https://www.nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen-on/orange-line-reopens-green-line-on-hold-after-garage-collapse/2681532/” data-islead=”false” data-catnames=” “1813”:”On Air”,”1814″:”As Seen On”,”206944″:”News”,”705″:”Local” ” data-tagnames=” “49”:”BOSTON”,”9443″:”Government Center”,”124″:”Massachusetts”,”1491″:”mbta” ” data-customdata=” “ContentPartner”:”None”,”Source”:”WEBFM”,”SyndicationAllowed”:”true”,”mSNVideoCategories”:”MSN Video v4 Connector-most watched news”,”mSNVideoContentSupplierID”:”NBC_Local”,”mSNVideoCountry”:”us”,”subtitle”:”nosubtitle”,”uploadedByTeam”:”1″,”youtubeChannel”:”None” ” data-autoplay=”false” data-cplay=”true” The MBTA says structural engineers have to continue their work assessing the tunnels that use the Green Line because most of the debris came down on the ground directly above it. The agency estimates about 100 tons of debris fell above the subway tunnels, adding that there’s no indication of any damage to the infrastructure. More on this story parking garage collapse Mar 29 ‘Unsafe, Unstable’ Conditions Reported at Garage Collapse Site Months Prior parking garage collapse Mar 29 Parking Garage Collapse Marks First Fatal Construction Accident in Mass. This Year (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/shuttle-buses-discontinued-as-orange-line-service-resumes/2681686/)

Tornado Touched Down in Tysons, Weather Service Confirms

A tornado touched down in Tysons, Virginia, on Thursday night, the National Weather Service confirmed after heavy rain and powerful winds left behind damage. An EF-0 tornado with an estimated peak wind of 85 mph touched down at 8:41 p.m. along Chain Bridge Road just northwest of the Tysons Corner Mall, NWS said in a statement Friday. The tornado had a path about 200 yards long and 50 yards wide. No injuries were reported, but damage seen at two gas stations was caused by the tornado, NWS said. The tornado caused the canopy over one gas station to collapse, tore off a garage door, shattered windows, damaged plants and blew items around, according to officials. An EF-0 is the weakest tornado on a scale from 0 to 5, ranging from 65-85 mph to over 200 mph, NWS said. The forceful storm damaged a canopy covering gas pumps at a Sunoco station in the Tysons area near Chain Bridge Road and International Drive. Video shows a tilted beam and the canopy leaning onto the roof of a convenience store. These steel beams have come up completely on two of the posts, said Robert Wilson, a roofer. The canopy is sitting on this flat roof, which is probably supporting most of that weight right now. Another gas station nearby was also damaged. Its awning was crumpled, and windows were broken. DOUG, YOU HAVE BEEN TRACKING THIS STORM SYSTEM ALL NIGHT. YOU u2019VE SEEN THE VIDEO. DO YOU THINK IT WAS A TORNADO? YEAH, I REALLY DO AND NOW WE HAVE EVEN MORE EVIDENCE COMING COMING INTO THE NEWSROOM RIGHT NOW, SO I THINK THIS IS GOING TO BE A CONFIRMED TORNADO. BUT LET u2019S TAKE A LOOK AND SHOW YOU WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH. I MEAN, THESE ARE THE STORMS THAT CAME THROUGH DURING THE 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 HOUR, AND YOU CAN SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON RIGHT HERE IN TYSON u2019S CORNER. THERE IS THE STORM RIGHT THERE. I WANT TO ZOOM ON IN. AND SHOW YOU WHAT I AM TALKING AT. RIGHT THERE. COMING THROUGH RIGHT AROUND 8:30, 9:00. RIGHT THROUGH TYSON u2019S, RIGHT THROUGH AREAS LIKE McLEAN. AND YOU TAKE A LOOK AT THAT VIDEO. AGAIN, HERE IS THE VIDEO. THIS IS IN REAL SPEED AND YOU CAN SEE YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE THE TORNADO MOVING ON THROUGH HERE. IT MOVES THROUGH FAIRLY QUICKLY, RIGHT? SO BACK TO THE MAPS REAL QUICK. HERE IT WAS RIGHT AROUND THAT TIME FRAME BUT I WANT TO SLOW THE VIDEO DOWN JUST A LITTLE BIT BECAUSE THIS IS HOW I CAN REALLY TELL WE HAVE GOT A TORNADO HERE. FIRST OF ALL, YOU CAN SEE A LITTLE BIT OF A OF A OF A LITTLE BIT OF A WEDGE RIGHT THERE BUT THEN WATCH THE DEBRIS, RIGHT THERE, RIGHT THERE. AND NOW, WATCH RIGHT HERE. THE LIGHTER PORTION, RIGHT THERE. WATCH IT HIT THE TREE. AND YOU SEE THE TREE ACTUALLY GET SUCKED IN AS THE TORNADO MOVES OFF TOWARD THE EAST. NOW, THIS IS AT THE MACY u2019S PARKING GARAGE HERE. RIGHT OUTSIDE OF MACY u2019S JUST UP THE ROAD IS THE IS THE MOBILE GAS STATION THAT WE ARE GOING TO GO TO LIVE IN JUST A SECOND BECAUSE THERE u2019S DAMAGE THERE AS WELL. SO THAT TELLS ME WE HAVE A TRACK OF A TORNADO THAT IS AT LEAST ABOUT 2 TO 300 FEET FROM THAT MOBILE TO THAT PARKING GARAGE, JIM OR LEON AND DOREEN. WELL, DOUG, YOU WE DIDN u2019T REALLY SEE A FULLY-FORMED FUNNEL THERE. SO GIVE US AN IDEA OF, LIKE, WHEN AND HOW WILL THEY DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THAT REALLY WAS A TORNADO? YEAH, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IS FIRST OF ALL THEY ARE GOING TO LOOK AT THE VIDEO WE JUST SAW. THEY ARE GOING TO SEE DAMAGE FROM THE GAS STATION WE ARE ABOUT TO GO TO AND THEN THEY ARE GOING TO GO OUT THERE TOMORROW AND ACTUALLY LOOK AT THE DAMAGE AND SEE WHAT OTHER KIND OF THINGS. THEY LOOK FOR ROTATIONAL DAMAGE. THEY LOOK TO SEE JUST HOW THAT TORNADO SWEPT THROUGH AND THEY MAY LOOK PAST WHERE WE ARE SEEING THAT VIDEO. THEY MAY LOOK PAST THESE AREAS TO SEE JUST HOW LONG OF A TRACK IT WAS. BUT I THINK TOMORROW AFTERNOON, BY 4:00, WE ARE GOING TO KNOW THAT THIS WAS IN FACT A TORNADO ON THE GROUND. AND WE WERE LIVE ON OUR NEWSCAST TALKING ABOUT THE THREAT AS IT WAS MOVING ON THROUGH. CORY SMITH LIVE RIGHT NOW AT THE GAS STATION. CORY, YOU ARE VERY CLOSE TO WHERE THAT PARKING GARAGE IS JUST UP THE STREET AT A MOBILE GAS STATION I SAW THE DAMAGE THERE. EXPLAIN WHAT YOU ARE SEEING. Reporter: YEAH, DOUG, MANY OF OUR VIEWERS MIGHT BE FAMILIAR WITH THIS GAS STATION. THIS IS WHERE ACTUALLY JULIE CAREY DOES A LOT OF HER SNOW COVERAGE IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA BUT CERTAINLY A VERY DIFFERENT STORY TONIGHT. I AM GOING TO GO AHEAD AND STEP OUT OF THE WAY, MIND THE OTHER REPORTERS IN THE SHOT IF YOU WILL. BUT THIS STORM CAME THROUGH RATHER QUICKLY. IT RIPPED OPEN THAT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT AT THE GAS PUMPS AND NOW THOSE PIPES ARE COMPLETELY EXPOSED. YOU WILL SEE SOME OF THE BOTTLES OF WATER THAT HAVE BEEN BLOWN DOWN FROM THEIR DISPLAY BUT HERE IS THE BIGGEST CONCERN RIGHT NOW. GO AHEAD AND PUSH IN TO THIS PILLAR RIGHT HERE. AS YOU CAN SEE, IT IS NO LONGER FLUSH WITH THE GROUND AND, BROOKS, IF YOU GO AHEAD AND TILT UP, YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE THAT THE CANOPY HERE AT THE SUNOCO GAS STATION IS NOW LEANING ON THE ROOF OF THE CONVENIENCE STORE. NOW, I SPOKE TO THE CLERK INSIDE. HE SAID HE SAW THE RAIN, HE HEARD THE WIND HOWLING, AND THEN HE HEARD SOME LOUD NOISES AND HE ACTUALLY DUCKED AND AND TOOK SHELTER UNDERNEATH THE THE COUNTER WHERE HE WORKS. HE SAID IT LASTED FOR ABOUT A MINUTE. VERY, VERY LOUD, AND THEN SILENCE AND THAT u2019S WHEN HE CAME OUT FROM BEHIND THE COUNTER THERE, LOOKED OUT AND SAW ALL THIS DAMAGE. NOW, JUST WITHIN THE LAST FEW MOMENTS, SOME ROOFERS ACTUALLY CAME BY AND I ASKED THEM, YOU KNOW, HOW STRUCTURALLY SOUND IS THIS CANOPY? AND THEY TELL ME NOT VERY MUCH. IF ANOTHER LINE OF STORMS CAME IN WITH SOME HEAVY, HEAVY WIND, IT COULD TAKE THIS CANOPY DOWN. THERE ARE THREE PILLARS AND THE THING THAT IS REALLY HOLDING IT UP IS THIS OUTSIDE PILLAR HERE. SO SOMEWHAT OF A PRECARIOUS SITUATION OUT HERE. THE CONVENIENCE STORE ACTUALLY STILL OPEN BUT THE PUMPS HAVE BEEN SHUT OFF. BUT AS YOU CAN SEE, JUST DEBRIS STREWN EVERYWHERE. THIS QUICK-MOVING STORM COMING THROUGH AROUND 8:45. YOU SHOWED THAT VIDEO JUST A MOMENT AGO. GOT TO WAIT AND SEE IF THIS WAS A TORNADO, DOUG, BUT I AM GOING TO GO AHEAD AND TRUST YOU ON THAT. CERTAINLY LOOKS LIKE THIS WAS A TORNADO BUT WE WILL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE HE FOR THE WEATHER SERVICE TO COME OUT HERE BUT THE CLERK, HE IS OKAY. LITTLE SHAKEN UP. HE SAID IT WAS SCARY. LASTED FOR ABOUT A MINUTE. UM, BUT HE IS NOW INSIDE BACK ON THE JOB. THAT IS THE VERY LATEST OUT HERE IN McLEAN NEAR TYSON u2019S CORNER. I BET IT WAS SCARY TO BE IN THAT SMALL GLASS-WALLED CONVENIENCE STORE TONIGHT AND, CORY, YOU AND BROOKS OUGHT TO GET OUT FROM UNDER THAT CANOPY. YEAH, REALLY. MAKING US NERVOUS. OH, WE ARE, DON u2019T WORRY, WE ARE NOT UNDERNEATH. OKAY. GOOD TO KNOW. GOOD TO KNOW. THANK YOU, CORY. MORE DAMAGE ACROSS THE AREA TONIGHT. BIG CLEANUP AHEAD IN ROCKVILLE AFTER A NUMBER OF LARGE TREE TREES ARE DOWNED ON WOODINGTON TERRACE. AND IN ANNANDALE, YOU CAN SEE THE DAMAGE LEFT BEHIND AFTER THE HEAVY WINDS AND RAIN THERE SENT A TREE INTO A HOUSE. AND A SCARY SCENE ON THE ROADS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA. THIS IS ON JOSHUA ROAD NOT FAR OFF OF GAIRSRRISONVILLE ROAD IN STAFFORD COUNTY. IT WAS CLOSED FOR A WHILE AFTER A CAR AND VAN CRASHED INTO SOME TREES THAT HAD COME DOWN. NO WORD ON ANY INJURIES IN THAT INCIDENT. AND FURTHER TO THE WEST IN VIRGINIA WHERE LIGHTNING LIT UP THE SKIES TONIGHT. LOOK AT THAT. YOU CAN SEE THIS LIGHT SHOW”,”video_id”:”2018616387875_705″,”video_length”:”344611″,”video_provider”:”mpx”,”short_video_excerpt”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_low”:”1fWERqljvZFY”,”pid_streaming_web_mobile_low”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_standard”:”oNNxpx0C4csl”,”pid_streaming_mobile_standard”:”PYgFqF9dY9Ec”,”alleypack_schedule_unpublish”:””,”feed_remote_id”:”mpx_2018616387875″,”feed_thumbnail_url”:”” ” data-livestream=”false” data-title=”Possible Tornado in Virginia” data-vidcid=”1:14:3013912″ data-vidurl=”https://www.nbcwashington.com/weather/possible-tornado-in-virginia/3013912/” data-islead=”false” data-catnames=” “2282”:”Weather”,”224930″:”Weather Stories” ” data-tagnames=” “283568”:”severe thunderstorms”,”4570″:”storm team4″,”40256″:”weather alert” ” data-customdata=” “ContentPartner”:”None”,”Source”:”WEBFM”,”SyndicationAllowed”:”true”,”mSNVideoCategories”:”MSN Video v4 Connector-most watched news”,”mSNVideoContentSupplierID”:”NBC_Local”,”mSNVideoCountry”:”us”,”subtitle”:”nosubtitle”,”uploadedByTeam”:”1″,”youtubeChannel”:”None” ” data-autoplay=”false” data-cplay=”true” The storm knocked down trees and utility poles, and there were reports of hail. Storm Team4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer said Thursday that he expected NWS would confirm that a tornado hit. Stay informed about local news and weather in the D.C. area. Get the NBC4 Washington app for iOS or Android and pick your alerts. Tornado warnings were issued Thursday night for D.C. and parts of Maryland and Virginia including Fairfax, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. (https://www.nbcwashington.com/weather/weather-stories/tornado-touched-down-in-tysons-weather-service-confirms/3014441/)

Six Months Later: Revisiting Roxbury’s Bus-Only Center Lane

Six months after New England’s first center running bus lanes opened in Roxbury, NBC10 Boston went back to find out how it’s working and if riders and neighbors are getting used to it. Some said it is faster. Yeah, yeah it is. Very much so, one rider said. The center running lanes go from Jackson Square to Walnut Avenue. There are no cars, no trucks just buses. Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox. We’re certainly seeing an improvement in travel time, MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak said. We’re seeing an improvement in reliability. Kristiana Lachiusa is with the advocacy group LivableStreets. So we spoke with a couple hundred riders back in December and overwhelmingly everyone we spoke to was like this is the greatest thing the MBTA has done, Lachiusa said. In that survey conducted with the City of Boston, 74 of riders said they had a faster trip since the lanes were installed. The most popular features, according to the MBTA, are the electronic boards at the bus stops. NOW ISON EARTH. FOR NOW. WELCOME BACK. WELCOME BACK. WE HAVE A LITTLE CHANGE IN BOSTON, A FIRST OF ITS KIND BUS LANE IS OPEN IN BOSTON. THE DEDICATED ROUTE RUNS RIGHT THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF A RIGHT THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET. IT IS THE FIRST DAY OF A BRAND-NEW WAY FOR BUSES TO GET BRAND-NEW WAY FOR BUSES TO GET TO THE STREETS OF BOSTON. VERY GOOD. VERY, VERY GOOD. I LIKED IT. I LIKED IT. A CENTER RUNNING BUS LANE IS NOW OPEN AND RIDERS ARE STILL GETTING USED TO THE NEW STATION. YOU GET ON RIGHT HERE. IT IS NICE. THE LANES RUN THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET FROM JACKSON SQUARE TO WALNUT AVENUE. BUT IT MEANS CAR TRAFFIC IS NOW BUT IT MEANS CAR TRAFFIC IS NOW DOWN TO ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTION. THE ADVANTAGE CHRIS VARGAS SAYS THE ADVANTAGE CHRIS VARGAS SAYS THE BUSES DON u2019T HAVE TO SIT IN THE TRAFFIC. BEATS DRIVING IN TO WORK. THE CITY. YOU DON u2019T HAVE TO DEAL WITH ALL OF THIS CRAZINESS. YOU HAVE YOUR OWN BUS LANE AND GET TO WORK FASTER. Reporter: THE NEW LANES SHOULD IMPROVE TRAVEL TIME AND SHOULD IMPROVE TRAVEL TIME AND RELIABILITY. UPGRADED DIGITAL SCREENS, BUS UPGRADED DIGITAL SCREENS, BUS SHELTERS AND THEY ARE FULLY ACCESSIBLE. THIS IS PART OF A LARGER PLANS”,”video_id”:”1969415747935_635″,”video_length”:”84118″,”video_provider”:”mpx”,”short_video_excerpt”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_low”:””,”pid_streaming_web_mobile_low”:””,”mpx_download_pid_mobile_standard”:””,”pid_streaming_mobile_standard”:”iBwefZ2tD28V”,”alleypack_schedule_unpublish”:””,”feed_remote_id”:”mpx_1969415747935″,”feed_thumbnail_url”:”” ” data-livestream=”false” data-title=”New Center Bus Lanes Open in Boston” data-vidcid=”1:5:2544550″ data-vidurl=”https://www.nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen-on/new-center-bus-lanes-open-in-boston/2544550/” data-islead=”false” data-catnames=” “1813”:”On Air”,”1814″:”As Seen On” ” data-tagnames=” “49”:”BOSTON” ” data-customdata=” “ContentPartner”:”None”,”Source”:”WEBFM”,”SyndicationAllowed”:”true”,”mSNVideoCategories”:”MSN Video v4 Connector-most watched news”,”mSNVideoContentSupplierID”:”NBC_Local”,”mSNVideoCountry”:”us”,”subtitle”:”nosubtitle”,”uploadedByTeam”:”1″,”youtubeChannel”:”None” ” data-autoplay=”false” data-cplay=”true” This is something we rolled out during the pandemic, Poftak said. They’re telling you how crowded the bus is. There are plans to expand the center running bus lanes on Columbus Avenue to Ruggles Station. There’s also a similar project in the works for Blue Hills Avenue. It hasn’t all been smooth sailing. In the city’s survey, cars and trucks were spotted driving and parking in bus lanes. Neighbor Maria Depeiza said it’s taken some getting used to. There’s less parking, the traffic is heavier because everything is down to one lane, Depeiza said. The MBTA said they are continuing to evaluate traffic patterns. People are in some cases adjusting their travel patterns or they just understand how the bus lane works more, Poftak said. More on the MBTA Government Center Parking Garage Mar 27 MBTA to Temporarily Suspend Rail Service Close to Government Center Parking Garage Amid Recent Collapse mbta Mar 24 The MBTA Is Making Changes to Some Fares Here’s What You Need to Know (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/six-months-later-revisiting-roxburys-bus-only-center-lane/2680022/)

MBTA Gives Service Updates After Deadly Government Center Garage Collapse

While MBTA service remains impacted by this weekend’s deadly garage collapse in Boston, the Orange Line is largely back up and running. A portion of the Government Center garage collapsed Saturday, leaving 51-year-old Peter Monsini of South Easton dead. The MBTA said Tuesday it has tested its trains in the tunnels and determined it is safe to resume Orange Line service, but trains will continue to bypass the Haymarket stop in both directions until further notice. Service map shared Tuesday by the MBTA Service on the Green Line remains suspended between North Station and Government Center. Shuttle service on that stretch of the Green Line continued Tuesday night, but beginning Wednesday morning, passengers will instead be directed to use the Orange Line instead. The MBTA says structural engineers have to continue their work assessing the tunnels that use the Green Line because most of the debris came down on the ground directly above it. The agency estimates about 100 tons of debris fell above the subway tunnels, adding that there’s no indication of any damage to the infrastructure. More on this story parking garage collapse Mar 29 ‘Unsafe, Unstable’ Conditions Reported at Garage Collapse Site Months Prior parking garage collapse Mar 29 Parking Garage Collapse Marks First Fatal Construction Accident in Mass. This Year (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/mbta-gives-service-updates-after-deadly-government-center-garage-collapse/2681505/)

MBTA Examining Tunnels Beneath Government Center Garage

The MBTA will keep subway service on downtown stretches of the Green and Orange Line offline for the foreseeable future in the wake of a Government Center parking garage collapse that killed a construction worker over the weekend.’t officials announced Sunday that the Orange Line will be suspended between North Station and Back Bay and the Green Line will be suspended between North Station and Government Center. Both lines will continue to run along stretches on either end of the shutdowns. Shuttle buses will operate between North Station and Government Center, and the transit agency encouraged Orange Line commuters to use Green Line stops between Park Street and Copley or the commuter rail to South Station. Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox. A portion of the Government Center garage that is being demolished collapsed on Saturday, killing 51-year-old Peter Monsini of South Easton and sending another person to the hospital. The MBTA said it would suspend service in tunnels underneath the accident site, projecting impacts could last several days. MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak described the accident as a tragic situation and loss of life Monday morning while explaining the impact on the MBTA Monday morning. The service disruption is expected to last at least a period of days, Poftak said. Right now we are not able to get into the tunnel to assess the conditions. We need to make sure, number one, that the garage and the site is safe. Next, that our tunnels are safe, before we can run service, Poftak said. So until we’re able to do that, you know, it is somewhat guesswork right now. Several agencies including the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration continue to investigate the collapse. State House News Service contributed to this report. More on Boston parking garage collapse BOSTON Mar 28 ‘We Are in Shock’: Family Mourns Worker Killed in Boston Parking Garage Collapse Government Center Parking Garage Mar 27 MBTA to Temporarily Suspend Rail Service Close to Government Center Parking Garage Amid Recent Collapse (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/mbta-examining-tunnels-beneath-government-center-garage/2680082/)

Parking Garage Collapse Marks First Fatal Construction Accident in Mass. This Year

Massachusetts’ first fatal construction accident of the year occurred when a portion of the Government Center garage collapsed killing 51-year-old Peter Monsini. There are still many unanswered questions about what happened, and officials are warning that the investigation will be lengthy. Part of the Government Center garage, which is being demolished, came down after a concrete slab on the ninth floor collapsed. The demolition is all part of the $1.5 billion Bullfinch Redevelopment Project, construction firm John Moriarty & Associates said in a statement. The finished project is expected to include a parking garage surrounded by office and apartment buildings. Construction is an incredibly dangerous industry, and we see that year, after year, after year, Jeff Newtown of the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health said. An incident of this magnitude will require safety checks of not just the immediate scene, but also what runs below. Investigators and safety officials were inspecting the underground subway lines after the collapse, including using a drone to shoot some of the area while a train was apparently tested on the Haymarket tracks. Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox. Structural engineers say there’s no indication of damage to the infrastructure. But the’t estimates as much 100 tons of rubble fell on the ground above the tunnels. Investigators are still looking for a cause, raising concerns in a city littered with construction sites. The hardest thing I think for the community to understand is that there is a lot of preparation that goes into a job site prior to construction even occurring. Ted Touloukian, a Boston architect who has worked around the country, said safety is always a priority. More on the parking garage collapse BOSTON Mar 28 ‘We Are in Shock’: Family Mourns Worker Killed in Boston Parking Garage Collapse parking garage collapse Mar 29 ‘Unsafe, Unstable’ Conditions Reported at Garage Collapse Site Months Prior Charlie Baker Mar 28 ‘Horrible Tragedy’: Gov. Baker Says Parking Garage Collapse Cleanup Could Take Days It’s the most paramount thing on the minds of people before any conversation around can really occur, Touloukian explained. It’s still unclear what happened Saturday, but MassCOSH said Monsini is the state’s first construction fatality of the new year. In 2019, 19 people were killed while working residential or commercial construction. There were six deaths in 2020. It is disheartening that we have any workplace fatalities at all and the loss of Peter is heartbreaking, and hopefully this year Peter will be the only one who has to prove that our workplaces can still be made safer, Jeff Newtown of MassCOSH said. The Orange line was deemed safe to start running again Tuesday evening. It is not clear when the Green line will reopen. (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/parking-garage-collapse-marks-first-fatal-construction-accident-in-mass-this-year/2681383/)

Man Pleads Guilty to 2018 Murder of His Girlfriend in Needham

A Needham, Massachusetts, man pleaded guilty Monday in the 2018 stabbing death of his girlfriend. Benjamin Walsh, 28, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the Sept. 10, 2018 death of Olivia Bergstrom in the Needham apartment they shared. After stabbing Bergstrom to death, Walsh allegedly drove to Primavera restaurant in Millis and attacked his parents with a knife. The owner of the restaurant told NBC10 Boston at the time that Walsh’s family was celebrating a birthday at the restaurant when Walsh showed up and suddenly attacked, stabbing his mother and father until other family members were able to pull him off of them. Prosecutors said that on the night of the murder, Walsh told his family he was going to kill all of them. But he was in tears when he faced a judge just days later and was forced to listen to the gruesome details. When police found Bergstrom, prosecutors said she was only partially dressed and covered in blood, with stab wounds all over her body. She had suffered 13 stab wounds to her back and three to her abdomen. Walsh’s grandfather told NBC10 Boston at the time that Walsh was being treated for mental health issues and Bergstrom and his parents were trying to help him. His father told The Boston Globe that his son had struggled with mental health and substance abuse issues, calling the situation a nightmare. Police records showed that on the night of the killing, Walsh was suspected of using alcohol and drugs. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Walsh on Monday to life in prison with the right to seek parole after he has served 25 years for the murder, with lesser sentences on the assault charges against his parents to be served concurrently. Prosecutors said they consulted with Bergstrom’s surviving family and Walsh’s parents before deciding to allow Walsh to plead to second-degree murder. This brings its own finality to the proceeding, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said in a statement. The outcome of a trial is never assured, and appeals procedures in murder cases span many years. I cannot imagine the pain of Olivia’s parents, and my thoughts are very much with them today. The plea came on the morning that jury selection in Walsh’s trial had been set to begin. More Massachusetts stories Brockton Mar 28 1 Person Injured in Daytime Shooting in Brockton BOSTON Mar 28 ‘We Are in Shock’: Family Mourns Worker Killed in Boston Parking Garage Collapse (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/man-pleads-guilty-to-2018-murder-of-his-girlfriend-in-needham/2680360/)

Man Accused of Shooting Photos Up Women’s Skirts on Boston’s Newbury Street

A 49-year-old man appeared in court Wednesday after being accused of taking intimate photos of unsuspecting women on Boston’s Newbury Street in September. Damon DeTeso, of Saratoga Springs, New York, is facing 37 charges in relation to the upskirting photos, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. Deteso was arraigned in a virtual hearing at Boston Municipal Court Wednesday. DeTeso allegedly took the photos of the women on Sept. 24 by either following them on Newbury Street with his phone hanging out of his backpack or by placing the phone on the steps of stores so women had to step over it while he sat nearby, according to the Boston Herald. According to police, a manager at one of the stores called police after seeing Deteso on the steps of the store with a backpack and a phone’s camera pointing up. Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox. Police arrested him that day and say his cell phone had photos of women’s intimate body parts without their knowledge, some of which count as attempted crimes. The female victims are only identified by their clothing in the complaint. Deteso’s lawyer, Philip A. Tracy Jr., spoke with NBC10 Boston after the arraignment. Obviously, we are prepared to face work with the DA’s office to find a resolution to the case, he said. As terms of his release, Deteso is not allowed back in Boston unless it is to meet with his attorney or attend court. Saratoga Hospital confirmed that DeTeso is a doctor who works for Millennium Medical Imaging, one of the hospital’s contractors. DeTeso has requested and been granted an indefinite leave of absense. Until further investigation and satisfactory resolution of this matter, Dr. DeTeso will not be conducting any services related to Saratoga Hospital. The professional care and safety of our patients is of paramount importance to Saratoga Hospital, a hospital spokesperson wrote. More Boston stories BOSTON Mar 29 Outdoor Dining: City Will Offer Hardship Waivers for North End Restaurant Owners parking garage collapse Mar 29 ‘Unsafe, Unstable’ Conditions Reported at Garage Collapse Site Months Prior (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/new-york-man-accused-of-taking-upskirting-photos-of-women-on-bostons-newbury-street/2681633/)

Slick Road Conditions Cause Crashes, Traffic During Morning Commute

Winter weather created slippery road conditions and major traffic problems for the Monday morning commute. NBC10 Boston’s weather team issued a First Alert Monday as snow bursts were expected to continue to slowly drift through the Boston Metro. A tractor trailer crash involving several cars in Andover caused delays on Interstate 495 southbound near Interstate 93. Massachusetts State Police were on scene along with police departments from surrounding towns, including Lawrence. Only one lane was passable as of 6 a.m. The scene was clear by 6:30 a.m. Several other crashes were causing traffic in the Andover area Monday morning. On the northbound side in the same area, there was a crash involving a spin-out and another on 93 north approaching Route 133. There was another crash coming down from Lawrence over by Marston Street. Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox. Crashes were also reported in Billerica and Tewksbury, and across Rhode Island and Connecticut, including a six to seven car crash at Interstate 91 in North Haven that shut down most lanes. There were also several crashes up and down the Everett Turnpike crossing the New Hampshire state line. There was another accident involving several cars on Route 3 south as well as a crash on 93 in Wilmington and another spin out on 128 approaching Route 28. There was a disabled bus on the eastbound side of the Mass. Pike right at the Ted Williams Tunnel. On the expressway, there was a crash by Freeport Street. Boston Parking Garage Collapse BOSTON Mar 28 ‘We Are in Shock’: Family Mourns Worker Killed in Boston Parking Garage Collapse Government Center Parking Garage Mar 27 MBTA to Temporarily Suspend Rail Service Close to Government Center Parking Garage Amid Recent Collapse (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-crash-causes-traffic-on-i-495-in-andover/2679851/)

1 Person Injured in Daytime Shooting in Brockton

A man was injured in a shooting in broad daylight Monday in Brockton, Massachusetts. Brockton police said the shooting occurred on Kame Street around 1:30 p.m. The male victim was taken to an area hospital. The extent of his injuries was not immediately known. A gray vehicle was seen leaving the area on East Street, police said. Nothing like this has ever happened out here so this is really shocking, and that.I don’t know, I don’t know man, neighbor Lucy DePina said. This is shocking, this is crazy, because this never happens around here, so wow, wow. No arrests have been made. Detectives and patrol officers are at the scene investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call Brockton police at 508-941-0234. More Massachusetts stories oscar slap Mar 28 Rep. Pressley Tweets Then Deletes Apparent Support of Will Smith’s Oscar Slap BOSTON Mar 28 ‘We Are in Shock’: Family Mourns Worker Killed in Boston Parking Garage Collapse (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/1-person-injured-in-daytime-shooting-in-brockton/2680294/)

Boston Student Brought Loaded Gun to School: Police

A 16-year-old is facing charges after he was found with a gun at school, according to Boston police. Police said they were called to the Dearborn STEM Academy on Winthrop Street in the city’s Roxbury neighborhood around 9:45 a.m. Monday. School administrators had already taken the gun, which was loaded. According to officials, it was found in a student’s fanny pack. The 16-year-old student was charged with delinquent to wit possession of a firearm on school property, delinquent to wit possession of ammunition and delinquent to wit possession of a loaded firearm. He will be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court. No other details were immediately available. More Massachusetts news Massachusetts 22 hours ago Many Questions to Answer After Boston Parking Garage Collapse Brockton Mar 28 1 Person Injured in Daytime Shooting in Brockton (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/boston-student-brought-loaded-gun-to-school-police/2680497/)

Carbon Monoxide Incident Sends One Person to Hospital in Mattapan

Emergency crews took one person to the hospital and evacuated three businesses in Mattapan Tuesday over elevated carbon monoxide levels. The Boston Fire Department said six people were evaluated after crews responded to 1296-1300 Blue Hill Ave. and one of them was taken to the hospital. That person’s condition was not immediately clear. The fire department is investigating the cause. More details were not immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. More Boston news BOSTON 10 hours ago Outdoor Dining: City Will Offer Hardship Waivers for North End Restaurant Owners Boston parking garage collapse 8 hours ago New Details on Deadly Parking Garage Collapse in Boston (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/carbon-monoxide-incident-sends-one-person-to-hospital-in-mattapan/2681203/)

Multiple Arrests Made Near Site of Government Center Garage Collapse

Boston Police announced Thursday that four people had been arrested for trespassing at the site of last weekend’s Government Center garage collapse. The trespassing occurred at the corner of Merrimac and New Chardon streets, Boston Police said, nearby where a construction worker was killed in a collapse on Saturday. All four suspects will be arraigned at Boston Municipal Court on Thursday. It is unclear if any of them have attorneys. More local coverage BOSTON 5 hours ago Dispute Over Mask Policy Leads to Arrest at Chris Rock Show Chris Rock 6 hours ago In Boston, Chris Rock Takes Stage for First Time Since Oscars Incident (https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/multiple-arrests-made-near-site-of-government-center-garage-collapse/2682657/)

Family of man killed in Government Center garage collapse create fundraiser for son

He loved his son more than anything, said his sister, Gina Ferrini. The post Family of man killed in Government Center garage collapse create fundraiser for son appeared first on Boston.com. (https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2022/04/03/family-of-man-killed-in-government-center-garage-collapse-create-fundraiser-for-son/)

I-Team: Inspection Of MBTA Tunnels After Garage Collapse Will Be Complicated

The MBTA’s structural engineering team is waiting for the all-clear from Boston’s Inspectional Services to begin examining the tunnels for possible damage caused by Saturday’s deadly garage demolition accident. (https://boston.cbslocal.com/2022/03/28/iteam-boston-parking-garage-collapse-investigation/)

Easton Holds Ride-By In Honor Of Peter Monsini, Demolition Worker Killed In Government Center Parking Garage Collapse

An array of construction vehicles rolled through Easton Saturday to honor Peter Monsini, the man killed in a construction accident at the Government Center Parking Garage last weekend. (https://boston.cbslocal.com/2022/04/02/peter-monsini-easton-government-center-parking-garage/)

Structural engineers start inspecting subway tunnels that run below site of deadly Government Center parking garage collapse

Structural engineers have started the process of inspecting the subway tunnels that run below the site of Saturday’s deadly collapse of the Government Center parking garage,. (https://whdh.com/news/structural-engineers-start-inspecting-subway-tunnels-that-run-below-site-of-deadly-government-center-parking-garage-collapse/)

Peter Monsini’s Family ‘In Shock’ After Demolition Worker Killed In Government Center Parking Garage Collapse

The family of Peter Monsini, the demolition worker killed when part of the Government Center Parking Garage collapsed on Saturday, said they are shocked by his death. (https://boston.cbslocal.com/2022/03/28/peter-monsini-government-center-parking-garage-collapse-family-statement/)

MBTA Delays Expected ‘Until Further Notice’ After Deadly Government Center Parking Garage Collapse

Disruptions to MBTA service continued Monday following a partial collapse at the Government Center Parking Garage that killed a demolition worker over the weekend. (https://boston.cbslocal.com/2022/03/28/government-center-parking-garage-collapse-mbta-impacts/)

‘It’s Really Horrible’: MBTA Service Disrupted After Parking Garage Collapse

It was a confusing morning for commuters in downtown Boston, shuffling from the train to shuttle buses to get to and from work. (https://boston.cbslocal.com/2022/03/28/mbta-service-parking-garage-collapse-investigation/)

MBTA Green, Orange Line Service Temporarily Change After Government Center Parking Garage Collapse

MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak told WBZ-TV Monday that service on the Orange and Green line will be impacted for a while. (https://boston.cbslocal.com/2022/03/28/mbta-green-orange-line-temporarily-change-collapse-government-center-parking-garage/)