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Reconstructing the Newtonville station will cost $50 million, according to the MBTA. (Nicole Vagra / Heights Archives)

MBTA To Rebuild Disability-Inaccessible Newtonville Station

Genevieve Morrison • December 1, 2024
The MBTA will rebuild the Newtonville train station, which will become Newton’s first ADA-compliant station.
MBTA Proposes Redesign of Newton Commuter Rail Stations. (Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor)

MBTA Proposes Redesign of Newton Commuter Rail Stations

Sophie Compston • April 12, 2024
MBTA personnel proposed a project to redesign Newton’s three MBTA Commuter Rail platforms at its community meeting Wednesday night. 
Green Line Branch Serving Newton to Suspend Service Periodically Throughout Next Six Weeks

Green Line Branch Serving Newton to Suspend Service Periodically Throughout Next Six Weeks

Connor Siemien • September 25, 2022
The MBTA announced that the Newton-based D Branch of the Green Line will close for 27 days over the next six weeks for safety repairs.
A Green Line train leaving the MBTA Reservoir station. (Nicole Vagra/Heights Editor)

Newton Announces Plans to join MBTA Youth Pass Program

Caitlin Clary • April 10, 2022
“Mayor Fuller knew that this was important and wanted us to sign up as quickly as possible. So we did, and we’ve already had some applicants go through the system. And I’m sure we will have many more.” 
Water Main Break at Commonwealth and Lake Disrupts Traffic, Businesses Thursday

Water Main Break at Commonwealth and Lake Disrupts Traffic, Businesses Thursday

Victor Stefanescu • January 20, 2022
The break happened only feet away from the Newton and Boston city line at about 1:00 p.m., flooding the intersection and the basement of a small strip mall, McNamara said. 
Newton Residents Voice Concerns With MBTA's Commuter Rail Project

Newton Residents Voice Concerns With MBTA’s Commuter Rail Project

Saya Khandhar • October 19, 2021
“We have limited resources and there are a lot of restraints on the MBTA,” Donahue-Rodirguez said. “Designing is very complicated.”
MBTA Plans to Improve Accessibility at Three Commuter Rail Stations in Newton

MBTA Plans to Improve Accessibility at Three Commuter Rail Stations in Newton

Lydia Boer • October 17, 2021
The MBTA announced its plans to reconstruct three commuter rail systems on the Worcester Line in Auburndale, West Newton, and Newtonville. The 30-percent design, which includes the conceptual design and preliminary engineering, will improve accessibility for riders with disabilities and accommodate for bidirectional service, according to the MBTA.
MBTA Service Reductions to Begin in March

MBTA Service Reductions to Begin in March

Julia Remick • February 23, 2021
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority discussed the upcoming temporary service changes, which are set to begin in March and April, at a public meeting last Wednesday.
MBTA Delays Vote on Proposed Service Cuts

MBTA Delays Vote on Proposed Service Cuts

Maggie Leahy • December 14, 2020
In a public meeting on Monday, the Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) decided to delay a vote on the Forging Ahead Initiative.
Mayor Fuller Opposes Proposed MBTA Service Cuts

Mayor Fuller Opposes Proposed MBTA Service Cuts

Maggie Leahy • November 29, 2020
As a part of its "Forging Ahead" initiative, the MBTA Advisory Board held a public meeting on Nov. 17 to discuss potential service cuts to the Inner Core service area.
Newton City Council Responds to Proposed MBTA Service Cuts

Newton City Council Responds to Proposed MBTA Service Cuts

Maggie Leahy • November 18, 2020
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) proposed a number of service cuts to account for the $580 million budget shortfall it is experiencing due to decreased ridership during the pandemic.
Car Crashes into MBTA Tracks on Comm. Ave.

Car Crashes into MBTA Tracks on Comm. Ave.

Scott Baker • January 17, 2020
A car crashed into the fence along the Green Line B Branch tracks near Gerald Street on Friday afternoon. All three people in the car were uninjured.
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