I spoke to Marty Barrett, of California tonight, and he tells me his brother, Andrew Barrett, of Lowell, who was severely hurt in Saturday night's motorcycle crash in Chelmsford, is showing signs of improvement at Lahey Clinic in Burlington.

Andrew Barrett has been a mailman for almost three decades, delivering mail for the last five years along Route 110 in Chelmsford, where most folks on his route know him by first name, Marty Barrett tells me.

Yesterday, he opened his eyes, moved his fingers and recognized some people at his bedside, so the family is hopeful for a good recovery. I'm sure the family would still appreciate it if everyone still keeps Andrew Barrett in their prayers, though.