Massachusetts Registry Opens First Branch on Turnpike

August 12, 2009

Massachusetts is opening its first Registry branch on the Turnpike.

The change comes amid a consolidation drive that includes closing 11 Registry of Motor Vehicles branches. The one in Southbridge closed Friday.

It’s being replaced by a branch in the state-owned service plaza on the Massachusetts Turnpike’s eastbound service plaza in Charlton, which will open Monday morning.

Registry officials say its part of their plan to “create a more efficient transportation organization to deliver one-stop-shopping customer service.”

They also say they will save $1.7 million by closing high-cost branches such as that in Southbridge and moving to vacant or under-utilized facilities owned or operated by the Turnpike, Massachusetts Highway Department, the MBTA and Massport.

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  • August 12, 2009 at 3:48 am
    Donner says:
    All of the Turnpike service plazas have back entrances which will provide access to this new Registry location without having to pay a toll. Parking WILL be an issue, and you ... read more
  • August 12, 2009 at 3:38 am
    Rusty says:
    I haven't driven on the Mass Turnpike in years, but as I recall, it is a toll road and if it still is, it appears the registry will be picking up some additional funding via t... read more
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