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Massachusetts

Somerville Mayor Curtatone tells Aldermen GLX ‘will be built’

Written by Andy Metzger SOMERVILLE — Somerville's Board of Aldermen appears ready to line up behind Mayor Joe Curtatone as he outlines a path of cooperation with the state and new financing schemes to keep the Green Line Extension on track.

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Troubles with Green Line expansion start at cost

Written by Andy Metzger BOSTON — The cost set by the Green Line Extension contractor for the first three stations is more than double the amount state and federal transit officials recently estimated, calling into question the full price tag of the new trolley line and whether the state can afford