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Needham weighs culvert study and seasonal gate option for golf‑course rail crossing
Summary
The Select Board heard DPW staff and the Quiet Zone working group on Dec. 16 about a feasibility study for a golf‑course culvert under the MBTA tracks and a separate possible seasonal gated closure; staff said a culvert could require bridge‑level work under active rail and more analysis is needed, while MBTA and insurance issues must be resolved for any seasonal closure.
Needham officials on Tuesday outlined next steps to address train horns and safety at the private golf‑course railroad crossing, including a consultant feasibility study on a culvert and exploration of a seasonal gated closure under an MBTA agreement.
DPW Director Karis Westig told the Select Board a culvert under the active rail to eliminate the crossing would solve horn concerns but presents major technical, cost and permitting questions. She said the golf course sought a 9‑foot opening (the…
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