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Ongoing Legal Battles Regarding Long Island Bridge
One of the major topics in the update was the ongoing lawsuit against the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection concerning plans for the Long Island Bridge connecting Quincy to Boston. Mayor KO reiterated his commitment to obstructing the bridge project, which he sees as unnecessary and financially burdensome for the city of Boston. He pointed out the financial challenges facing the city, citing a struggling commercial market and increasing legal and settlement costs associated with real estate. His hope is to prolong this fight long enough to enable the development of a ferry service as an alternative to a bridge, something he finds more practical and cost-effective.