Rep. Lynch says delegation needs to have 'hard discussions' with MBTA

 Lynch said he has spoken with MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak about a developing plan to furlough about 40 conductors on the Commuter Rail system.

"I have to say, on behalf of the delegation, that is not consistent with our intent here. We're providing all this money -- and this is taxpayer money, mind you -- we're providing taxpayer money to the MBTA to provide services to the taxpayer. We are in total opposition to the reduction in services, to the laying off of employees, to the furloughing of employees," he said.

The congressman said the MBTA will receive about $1 billion in support from the American Rescue Plan.  https://www.wcvb.com/article/mayor-walsh-rep-lynch-stimulus-american-rescue-plan-outdoor-dining-bps-reopening-march-15-2021/35839481

Mr. Bernadette McGlynn-Davis was in charge of the MBTA, wasn't he? (Rest in Peace)

Was Jack McGlynn ever a lobbyist for MBTA?

Methinks Deval Patrick removed him in 2009, if memory serves; Deval also removed the late

Uncle Gene McGillicuddy from the Board of the MHA thanks to yours truly! 

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