See press release below.
BOSTON – Out of an abundance of caution, the MBTA is cancelling this evening’s previously scheduled public meetings. These cancellations are a precautionary action to protect the health and safety of customers and employees and will likely be rescheduled at a later date.
This evening’s public meetings that are now cancelled include:
The Better Bus Project Open House Featuring Bus Network Redesign at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building Lobby in Roxbury previously scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM. For questions and comments related to Better Bus Project and Bus Network Redesign, please contact us at [email protected].
The Green Line Extension (GLX) Public Meeting at the Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge previously scheduled to begin at 6 PM. For questions and comments related to GLX, please contact the GLX Project Team at [email protected].
The Public Engagement Plan Meeting at the Framingham Public Library previously scheduled to begin at 6 PM. The public continues to be encouraged to submit feedback and suggestions about the plan online and by emailing [email protected] by Friday, March 20. Riders and members of the public can also view a recorded livestream video of a previous Public Engagement Plan meeting here.
The MBTA continues to follow guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, with the MBTA encouraging its riders and the public to:
– Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
– Cover coughs and sneezes
– Stay home if sick
– Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth
– Clean areas that are frequently touched with sanitizing spray or wipes
MBTA riders and Massachusetts residents are encouraged to visit mass.gov/2019coronavirus for information on COVID-19 and mass.gov/KnowPlanPrepare for additional preparedness tips.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
