celebrate opening of Green Line Extension into Medford

 

‘It’s finally real’: Somerville to host two events to celebrate opening of Green Line Extension into Medford

Even Somerville officials can’t believe it’s actually happening.

The city will host a series of events next week to celebrate the long-awaited (and long-delayed) opening of the next section of the Green Line extension, which after years of setbacks will take riders all the way into Medford.

“It’s finally real,” city officials said in a statement Monday, which detailed an opening day event and a separate “community event” to be held this month in celebration of the upgrades. “Passenger service will begin on the Medford Branch’s five shiny, new T stops on Monday, December 12. So, of course, Somerville is going to celebrate — two times.”

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See previous coverage related to the Green Line extension:

• Green Line Extension’s Medford branch to open Dec. 12
• As Green Line comes in, Union Square residents worry they’ll be pushed out