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PRESS & UPDATES
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RECENT PRESS
September 1, 2024
CommonWealth Beacon
Defense of White Stadium plan doesn’t add up
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August 28, 2024
The Boston Globe
White Stadium lease negotiation discussions dominate Boston School Committee
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August 30, 2024
Boston Herald
Gaskin: White Stadium plans must focus on local benefits
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August 21, 2024
The Dorchester Post
White Stadium in Dorchester’s Franklin Park set for demolition after unanimous vote
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August 29, 2024
WBUR
Urban design expert Chris Dempsey weighs in on Wu's White Stadium plan
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August 21, 2024
The Bay State Banner
Parks Commission backs Wu, votes in favor of White Stadium demolition
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UPDATES
Monday, July 29, 2024
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy and the Franklin Park Defenders submitted a comment letter to the Boston Parks and Recreation Commission regarding their Demolition & Design review for White Stadium in Franklin Park. Read the letter here.
Monday, May 27, 2024
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy and Franklin Park Defenders submitted a comment letter to various review committees regarding the White Stadium proposal - read the letter here.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Franklin Park Defenders will be at Franklin Park to host a press conference and tour of White Stadium.
Friday, March 22, 2024
Judge Sarah Ellis did not grant the motion—brought by a group of citizen plaintiffs and the Conservancy—aimed to stop the City from moving forward with its demolition of half of White Stadium and its negotiations with the team of investors until two key legal questions could be answered.
Friday, March 15, 2024
The defendants (The City of Boston) must submit a response to the hearing by 4:00PM.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The plaintiffs must submit a response to the hearing by 4:00PM.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
A Suffolk County Superior Court judge – Judge Sarah W. Ellis – postponed for two weeks any action on the City of Boston’s and Boston Unity Soccer Partners’ plans to redevelop and privatize White Stadium in Franklin Park.
Attorneys for the plaintiffs (numerous community members and the Conservancy) are seeking a preliminary injunction to review the City’s rush to demolish the stadium, which would displace Boston Public Schools student-athletes and community events.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Concerned community members and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy filed a complaint regarding concerns about the proposed redevelopment of White Stadium in Franklin Park.
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