Multiple MBTA line sections shut down for month of February

BY CATERINA TOMASSINI Contributing Writer

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Red, Orange, Green and Haverhill Commuter Rail lines will experience service changes and shutdowns throughout February due to construction and maintenance at the Government Center Garage as well as track and maintenance work. The upcoming shutdown will occur this weekend on the Orange and Green Line.

to support some portion, so there are going to be closures,” said Brookins.

Brookins said with the change of attitudes and values, along with social welfare, there will be fewer people who would want to work, so the employment base has diminished.

After close to 22 years of operation, movie-goers in the Fenway area will miss the convenience and quality of Regal Fenway.

“Not sure what’s going to be done with the space,” said Moreno, “but it will be a shame if it doesn’t become a space where you either can see movies or catch some other leisurely activity.”

“The MBTA has been working closely with the City of Boston and the developer in order to accommodate the private Government Center Garage work affecting both the Orange and Green Lines,” according to a Jan. 2 MBTA press release.

The Green Line will be suspended between Government Center and North Station this weekend, and the Orange Line will shut down between Ruggles Station and North Station, according to a Jan. 26 MBTA press release.

Free and accessible shuttle buses will be available for riders affected by the change, with services continuing to be available Feb. 11, 18 and 19, from start of service until 8 p.m.

During the weekend of Feb. 25 and 26, Red Line services will change in order for the

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