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We went to the first of those MBTA fare increase workshops yesterday, and tweeted a little about it. As Dan Grabauskas alleges his opposition to fare hikes and Deval Patrick and Jim Aloisi rush to put the blame on the MBTA for the proposed fare increases, it's not clear whether any fare increase proposal will go forward anytime soon. But if you've been thinking of going to one of the workshops anyway, we have a couple of tips. more ›

The proposed MBTA fare increases (view full details in PDF) of nearly 20% will be officially debated soon, in a series of public workshops leading up to the public hearing on August 27. If you can't attend a meeting, you can also submit your opinion in writing before September 4. Written comments can be directed to MBTA, Attention: Fare Proposal Committee, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, or to fareproposal@mbta.com. You can call 617-222-3200 (TTY 617-222-5146) to speak your mind as well. Interpretors will be in attendance at the public workshops as indicated. Information for the first Boston workshop is below; view all other workshops listed after the jump. more ›

  • The state official who was caught on video while stealing from copying machines has resigned to "spend more time with his family." [Cambridge Chronicle]
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