Proposed rail yard on North River SUCKS

[JohnR]

Another new problem!!!

If you are from the Boston area and south, you are most likely aware of the proposed Greenbush Commuter Rail to link more South Shore communities to Boston. The MBTA has won approval of this rail link after many years of opposition and legal action. Just recently brought in to play was the selected location for the rail yard which will have the diesel trains idling over night (they are not turned off) before operations begin the next day. This location is a large section of marshland on the North River, not far from the coast, that will be filled in above high tide marks with concrete in order to support this rail park. This wetland is habitat for many striped bass, baitfish, and other wildlife and is frewuented by anglers and boaters alike. Other sites which would not have this degree of environmental impact have been discarded due to cost and not due to feasability. Below, you will see the general area highlighted proposed for filling.

[img=http://www.striped-bass.com/Images/scit1.jpg]

This would be a real shame to loose this location when other very workable sites are available.