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Connect Historic Boston Bike Trail Groundbreaking on July 10th

Posted on Author Matt ContiComments Off on Connect Historic Boston Bike Trail Groundbreaking on July 10th

The groundbreaking for “Connect Historic Boston” will be on Friday, July 10th, 1pm on Union Street in Blackstone Block. Including major street reconstruction, the CHB Bike Trail and cycle track will run along the North End waterfront’s Commercial Street and Causeway Street. More information in the flyer below and at ConnectHistoric-Boston.org.

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City Won’t Fix Design and Construction Faults of North End Cycle Track

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Waterfront Condo Boards Take Issue With City Hall’s “Community Engagement” on Removing Brick Sidewalks

Posted on Author Chris Romano

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