The MBTA outlined proposed changes to modernize and streamline its fare-collection system, including the introduction of a mandatory one-time $3 fee for all CharlieCards riders, during a March 22 virtual meeting. Steven Povich, the MBTAâ€s director of fare policy and…
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Endicott Street Request Supported Owners of 211 Endicott Street, John and Patricia Esposito, received support (12-2) by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) for a request seeking to confirm a one-family occupancy demolition and rebuild on the same site. Plans…
Blue Line from Airport to Government Stations to Close
At a recent community meeting the MBTA’s Adam Kamoune announced some bad news for local commuters. At the meeting Kamoune said the MBTA will be closing down the Blue Line for nearly two weeks between Airport and Government Center from…
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Local Artist in Exhibition Two North End artists, Michael Dean and Tina Busa will be included in the Artists’ Group of Charlestown’s Spring exhibition “Vivid: Expressions of Intense Color†The show includes over eighty pieces of art from all forms…
Massport Announces Goal to be Net Zero by 2031
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) unveiled a new, bold agenda to reduce carbon emissions across all facilities and become Net Zero by 2031, coinciding with the Authority’s 75th anniversary. The Roadmap to Net Zero focuses on 100% of the greenhouse…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead to April 2
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Scheduled Work •…