Conservation Law Foundation files lawsuit against State

Today the Conservation Law Foundation filed "Notices of Intent" in U.S. District Court to sue Massachusetts state agencies over the remaining transit commitments, including the Green Line extension. Read the summary on the CLF website. Press coverage: Associated Press: "Lawsuits seek to pressure state on transit promises" Boston Globe: "Suits look to force transit upgrades" Boston Herald: "State sued over sidetracked…

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Send your comments to the state

The state is trying to weasel out of its commitment to extend the Green Line by setting up a process to re-evaluate its remaining Big Dig commitments. They are accepting comments from the public through January 15. We want as many Somerville residents as possible to write or email them. Please take a moment to do so – it can make a difference. Keep reading for more information.

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Press coverage of hearing

In "State is accused of breaking promises," The Boston Globe reports on the angry residents from Somerville and elsewhere who packed the State House yesterday. "A deal is a deal," said Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone, comparing the state's move to Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez's joining the New York Mets. "But here's the difference. Pedro made a verbal commitment to stay…

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