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https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-04-23/mass-rep-neal-meets-with-new-massdot-west-east-rail-director-at-springfields-union-station

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/23/business/joining-milton-marshfield-flouts-mbta-zoning-law-aimed-at-boosting-housing/

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/18/business/winthrop-center-the-connector-closed/

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/14/business/housing-fort-devens-state-house/

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/14/metro/promised-bridge-over-mystic-river-would-be-missing-link-somerville-everett-so-where-is-it/

Yeah, I was very confused when I heard what they had to say last night. It's really odd that they're choosing to design the station like this.

The recording of the virtual public meeting from last night was just posted on YouTube. At 48:12 someone asks a question about the short platforms. At 50:30 the question was addressed. I typed out the relevant info:

The meeting is ongoing but it's only in person and not on Zoom so I assume we won't hear anything until after the meeting concludes.

I'm glad that Newtonville is being prioritized due to high ridership. The change to 400' platforms is a surprise to me.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/09/metro/massachusetts-house-budget-plan-transportation/

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/07/metro/providences-superman-building-could-need-more-public-funding-ri-housing-secretary-says/

Wow, this would be great for Hopkinton if it gets built. Hopkinton Center is a nice little downtown but it could use more density IMO. I'm glad to see a mixed-use proposal at this spot.

This kind of pettiness is unnecessary and annoying. God forbid someone has an opinion while living somewhere other than Boston Proper or Metro Boston.

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Thankfully the Pennsylvanian is slated to get a second daily round trip in 2026. It might not be much, but at least it's better than what we've got today.