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Advocates plan to rally against White Stadium demolition in Boston

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Advocates plan to oppose the $200 million White Stadium demolition in Boston, voicing concerns at a city council hearing amid ongoing debates over the project.

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The US Sun

Abandoned stadium which was almost home of Patriots causes storm over $100m

THE stadium that was once meant to house the New England Patriots is now causing grief for the people of the area. White Stadium, an arena in Boston, Massachusetts, is planning to undergo a massive renovation. GettyTax payers could pay around $100 million for the renovation[/caption] GettyBoston’s White Stadium renovation is tracking to blow way over budget[/caption] Completed in 1949, White Stadium is a 10,000-seat arena that is used for Boston…

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Boston Globe

During a nine-hour City Council hearing, Boston residents voice opposition to White Stadium plan - The Boston Globe

The hearing laid bare a disconnect felt by opponents to the White Stadium renovation plan and the administration of Mayor Michelle Wu.

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Boston Herald

Boston taxpayer tab for controversial White Stadium rehab grows again to $100M

Boston taxpayers are now expected to fork over $100 million as part of the city’s public-private plan to rehab White Stadium to house a pro soccer team, the latest cost increase to be revealed in a project that continues to draw strong opposition. The city’s half of the project, which swelled from $50 million to $91 million late last year, has grown again, to “roughly $100 million,” Dion Irish, Boston’s chief of operations, testified at a Wednes…

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WHDH

Impassioned residents speak in front of Boston City Council about renovation plans for White Stadium - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Many spoke Wednesday in front of the Boston City Council about the planned renovations to White Stadium and Franklin Park. Some called it a crisis for residents and students, while others called it a clear win. Dr. Jean McGuire, 93, was among those who spoke at the meeting to put a stop to the plans. “There’s nothing like a Franklin park tree — those trees are five blocks from our house. I walk there every day,” McGuire said. In December, a leas…

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WCVB

Advocates plan to rally against White Stadium demolition in Boston

Advocates plan to oppose the $200 million White Stadium demolition in Boston, voicing concerns at a city council hearing amid ongoing debates over the project.

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NBC Boston

2 Boston City Council hearings today over new White Stadium concerns

There will be two Boston City Council hearings Wednesday amid new concerns over the plans to renovate White Stadium for Boston’s National Women’s Soccer League franchise. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced in December that the city had reached a lease deal with Boston Unity Soccer Partners to use the Franklin Park stadium as the new home for BOS Nation FC....

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