Man Hit By MBTA Bus Dies

A while ago I reported that a Salem man had been hit by an MBTA bus, sadly he never recovered. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

The Salem man who collided with an MBTA bus Monday morning has died, according to the Salem News.

Salem Police told the outlet Philip Moran, 47, died at Massachusetts General Hospital on Tuesday night.

On Monday morning the Salem, state and MBTA Police were on scene of the accident, which occurred at the intersection of Federal and Washington Streets.

Moran was riding a bicycle, which was on scene during the investigation, at the time of the collision.

The investigation is ongoing, but no charges have been filed against the driver of the bus thus far,the outlet reports. The MBTA driver is still employed but not driving, an MBTA representative told the Salem News. (via)

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Salem Man In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Bus

Rebecca sent this in to me, thanks for the heads up.

Police are probing an early morning crash in downtown Salem, where an MBTA bus hit a man on a bicycle, leaving him with serious injuries, officials said.

Philip Moran, 47, was crossing Washington Street from Federal Street around 7:20 a.m. when he was hit by the front right end of a Route 544 bus, police and MBTA officials said.

Moran, with a last known address in Salem, suffered multiple “serious trauma,” and was taken first to Salem Hospital, then to Massachusetts General Hospital by MedFlight with possibly life-threatening injuries, Salem Police Captain Brian Gilligan said.

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Bike Job: Salem Cycle Sales Person

From C list

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Thank you for your interest in joining our team! To Apply online go to http://salemcycle.com/articles/salem-cycle-wants-you-pg160.htm
Women are encouraged to apply!

Current Positions Available
Sales Person. Salem Cycle is seeking an EXPERIENCED sales person.You must like Bikes and Bicycle Riding. But you do not need to know everything about bikes. We are a full service family shop and seek someone who is out-going and friendly.

This can be a full or part time position.

Service Manager. You will do all major repairs and be in charge of scheduling repairs and sold bike builds. You will also need to make sure that all repair and maintenance products are in-stock. You will also be responsible for making sure every bike assembled or repaired by Salem Cycle is test-ridden and checked over before it leaves the store.

This can be a full or part time spring/summer position.

We love meeting/hearing from qualified people. To apply on-line, please answer the questions below and click the Submit Form button at the bottom to forward this application to us. We’ll review it and be in touch if we like what we see. Thanks!

Location: Salem, MA
Compensation: Pay based on Experience!
This is a part-time job.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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Salem Seersucker Social

Got this in the email, looks like a fun “tweed ride” type ride for those of you up north this weekend.

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The Urbane Cyclist proudly presents the first annual Salem Seersucker Social.
On Sunday, August 15th, we’ll gather for a ride around Salem to celebrate cycling with a nod to summer fashions of yesteryear fit for our leisurely ride and picnic to follow. It’s sure to be a smashing good time and the talk of the town for months to come!

Although it’s not mandatory that you dress up to participate, we encourage ensembles that are both stylish and functional, inspired by the sporty garb of bygone eras.
From knickers to newsboy caps, seersucker to silk, anything with a festive, summery touch is fair game! If you need advice on what to wear, drop us an email or start rummaging through your attic or the rack of your local thrift store.

Natty apparel is just the beginning! We hope to see some great bicycles, too. Any two-wheeler that fills you with glee each time you take to the saddle that’s in safe,
working order is warmly welcome on the ride. We aim to unite cyclists of the North Shore through the pleasures of bicycling for recreation and good health.

The ride will depart at 11am from the shop at 282 R Derby Street in Salem. After our jovial jaunt ‘round town, we will reconvene at the shop for a picnic. The Urbane Cyclist will provide punch and sweets. We encourage you to pack a basket of nibbles if you care for something more substantial.

The suggested donation for the ride is $5 per person or a gift of nonperishable foods, all to benefit Saint Joseph’s Food Pantry of Salem.

We’d like to tip our hats to Dandies and Quaintrelles of Washington D.C. for creating such a swell alternative to a Tweed Ride. Well done, chaps!

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Red Bull Witch Hunt Part 2

Last year this got….insane. Like people told me “this is the most drunk I have ever been in my life…ever” insane. You should for sure check it out, because as I mentioned before, it was pretty crazy last year. Press release below.

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CYCLISTS TO TAKE HALLOWEEN-THEMED RIDE FROM BOSTON TO SALEM DURING RED BULL
WITCH HUNT

2nd Annual Costumed Ride Concludes at Secret Location Party in Salem

Red Bull is giving Boston-area cyclists the opportunity to celebrate
Halloween early by taking a spirited bike ride from Boston to Salem, Mass.,
as part of the second annual Red Bull Witch Hunt event on Oct. 28, 2009.

During the evening, tricked-out bikes will soar through the Boston streets,
serving as riders’ “broomsticks” as they trek to the home of the
infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The ride will conclude with a private
costume party at a secret location in Salem.

The Halloween-themed ride will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Fourth Wall
Project Gas Station, located at 1301 Boylston St. in Boston. Once cyclists
arrive in Salem, they will be directed to the costume party’s secret
location.

To participate in the free Red Bull Witch Hunt event, cyclists must be 18
years of age or older, be dressed in a Halloween costume, and abide by
proper bicycle safety. Refreshments will be provided at stops along the
ride. Red Bull will take riders’ “broomsticks” back to the Fourth
Wall Project Gas Station, and all participants will be given bus
transportation back to the station to pick up their bikes at the end of the
night.

Red Bull Witch Hunt info

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

Time: Meet-up at 6:30 p.m.; ride from Boston to Salem 7:00 – 9:00
p.m.; party is from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Note: Only those who take the
bike ride will be allowed into the party)

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