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Michael Dukakis encourages Charlie Baker to take a ride

Boston Herald | By Matt Stout | December 23, 2015 Michael Dukakis — who as a sweater-clad governor led the state and the MBTA through the historic Blizzard of 1978 — is offering a range of tips to Gov. Charlie Baker on how to cure the ailing transit agency’s woes, from getting strong leadership and …

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The T’s haves and have-nots

Boston Globe | By Joan Vennochi  December 17, 2015 TO FIX ITS aging infrastructure, the MBTA estimates it needs $7 billion. At the same time, the transit agency faces a $242 million deficit in next year’s operating budget. With an unbalanced balance sheet like that, every saved penny helps, right? But when those savings come via service …

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Photos: Local 589’s 2nd Annual Christmas Gala

An amazing time was had by the over 800 people that attended Local 589’s 2nd Annual Christmas Gala at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. “It was a great night,” said Jimmy O’Brien, Local 589’s president. “On behalf of the executive board, we want to thank all our members, retirees, and friends who helped to make …

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