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FRAMINGHAM – Out of an abundance of caution, the MBTA is cancelling tonight’s (March 10) previously scheduled public meetings, due to the coronavirus.

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.

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Public meetings scheduled for tonight, March 10, now cancelled include:

The Public Engagement Plan Meeting at the Framingham Public Library previously scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. The public continues to be encouraged to submit feedback and suggestions about the plan online and by emailing publicengagement@mbta.com 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 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 betterbusproject@mbta.com.

–          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 info@glxinfo.com.

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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


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Susan Petroni is the former editor for SOURCE. She is the founder of the former news site, which as of May 1, 2023, is now a self-publishing community bulletin board. The website no longer has a journalist but a webmaster.