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Merrimack Valley Transit Strike Leaves Residents Stranded | Boston News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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- 109
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Free bus service in the Merrimack Valley is on hold after 138 transit workers walked off the job over a bitter dispute over overtime pay — a system unchanged since 1976 — despite a proposed 25% raise over three years. For seniors and low-income residents, the shutdown means missed medical appointments, no access to groceries or cooling centers, and a sudden, crushing financial burden as taxis become unaffordable. With no clear timeline for resolution, everyday life has ground to a halt — and for many, the consequences are already dire. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3b5d0ba52c516fef