MA: Norwell officials ask MBTA to reconsider rail, ferry cuts

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MA: Norwell officials ask MBTA to reconsider rail, ferry cuts
Norwell officials are raising the alarm on the MBTA's proposed cuts to service on the South Shore, including the ferry to Hingham and Hull and the Greenbush and Plymouth commuter rail lines.

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NORWELL — Norwell officials are raising the alarm on the MBTA's proposed cuts to service on the South Shore, including the ferry to Hingham and Hull and the Greenbush and Plymouth commuter rail lines.

Town Administrator Peter Morin said in a letter to the MBTA that the town pays its annual assessment into the the transportation authority, yet receives no services within its boundaries, from ferries, trains, buses or subways.

"Commuter rail is an essential component of South Shore commuting, particularly due to the continued disruption of Red Line service," Morin said. "The ferries provide commuters much needed options."

Want news like this sent straight to your inbox? Head over to PatriotLedger.com to sign up for alerts and make sure you never miss a thing. You pick the news you want, we deliver.The Norwell selectmen recognize that the revenue for the MBTA has dried up as commuters have been urged to work from home since in March. ...........(more)

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