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This study says Boston is the third best city in the U.S. for public transit

Boston Globe | By Kristin Toussaint | Feb. 23, 2016 MBTA riders gripe about the T often—like, really often—but apparently Boston is the third best city in the country for public transportation, at least according to a new study by finance technology site SmartAsset, which is based out of New York City. SmartAsset looked at …

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Special Election for Endorsed Candidates

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Dear members: Local 589 has endorsed the following state senate candidates for two separate special elections in April: Endorsed Candidate: Patrick O’Connor Date of Election: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 District: Plymouth and Norfolk District, which include the following towns: Weymouth, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Marshfield, Norwell, Hull, and Scituate. Endorsed Candidate: Jay Livingstone Date of Election: …

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Local 589 Members Assist Residents Displaced By Fire

Today, a fire broke out in East Boston near Putnam and Bennington streets after electric equipment failed, causing about 200 customers to lose power. An MBTA bus was dispatched to the scene to assist the displaced residents, many of which were children. The executive board would like to thank the following Local 589 members for …

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