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Residents press council on bridge closures, speaker-address policy and ICE concerns during public comment
Summary
At public comment, David Owen urged the council to act on bridge safety and accelerate repairs while Councilor Sullivan clarified MassDOT responsibility; Jose Adastra urged the city to stop asking public-commenters for addresses and called for protections against federal enforcement actions.
Several public-comment speakers used the council meeting to press officials on public-safety and procedural matters.
David Owen (12 Mason Road) raised concerns about bridge closures and the condition of multiple bridges crossing the canals. He asked how an infrastructure expected to be inspected every two years could deteriorate to the point of closure and asked for council assistance in expediting repairs.
Councilor Sulliva…
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