Coverage dated October 21, 2026 to October 22, 2026

Blue Hill Ave. revamp spurs Boston City Council to summon MBTA chief

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The debate over the future of Blue Hill Avenue in Boston keeps escalating, with city council this week taking the unusual step of formally summoning MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng over a controversial bus lane project.

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The Boston Globe
In rare move, Boston City Council votes to subpoena MBTA leader Phil Eng over Blue Hill Avenue project (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Oct 21, 2026
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The Boston City Council voted Thursday to subpoena MBTA general manager Phil Eng to testify in a council hearing about the proposed $164 million redesign of Blue Hill Avenue.
NBC Boston
Blue Hill Ave. revamp spurs Boston City Council to summon MBTA chief (opens NBC Boston)
Published Oct 22, 2026
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The debate over the future of Blue Hill Avenue in Boston keeps escalating, with city council this week taking the unusual step of formally summoning MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng over a controversial bus lane project.
Boston
City Council subpoenas Phil Eng over Blue Hill Ave project (opens Boston)
Published Oct 22, 2026
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The MBTA says its general manager's absence from a community meeting was communicated in advance. One councilor says it wasn't.