Green Line C Branch Partially Closes for 12 Days; Stefon Diggs Acquitted
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has initiated a 12-day partial closure of the Green Line C branch, effective May 6 through May 17, 2026. Shuttle buses will replace trolleys between Kenmore and Cleveland Circle in Brookline to facilitate infrastructure upgrades for the Green Line Train Protection System. This safety project aims to prevent collisions and enforce speed limits, with full completion expected by 2028. Commuters are advised to anticipate at least 15 minutes of additional travel time, though free shuttle services will operate, including express options during rush hours. In other news, former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of assaulting his private chef, Jamila Adams, following a two-day trial in Dedham. Additionally, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is hearing arguments in a lawsuit filed by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio against the state Legislature regarding audit cooperation and the use of non-disclosure agreements. The state Senate also recently unveiled its annual budget proposal. These developments highlight ongoing transit infrastructure improvements and significant legal proceedings within Massachusetts.
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Green Line C Branch Partially Closes for 12 Days; Stefon Diggs Acquitted
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has initiated a 12-day partial closure of the Green Line C branch, effective May 6 through May 17, 2026. Shuttle buses will replace trolleys between Kenmore and Cleveland Circle in Brookline to facilitate infrastructure upgrades for the Green Line Train Protection System. This safety project aims to prevent collisions and enforce speed limits, with full completion expected by 2028. Commuters are advised to anticipate at least 15 minutes of additional travel time, though free shuttle services will operate, including express options during rush hours. In other news, former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of assaulting his private chef, Jamila Adams, following a two-day trial in Dedham. Additionally, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is hearing arguments in a lawsuit filed by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio against the state Legislature regarding audit cooperation and the use of non-disclosure agreements. The state Senate also recently unveiled its annual budget proposal. These developments highlight ongoing transit infrastructure improvements and significant legal proceedings within Massachusetts.
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