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Due-Dog6719 t1_j9qqfg4 wrote

Ask for it back via email. If they decline follow up w a reminder that its not a legal and you would like a refund of the fee cc’ing the AG and anyone else that has over site. Id also recommend reaching out to the AG’s office for clarity and guidance.

I 100% disagree with anyone that thinks this isn’t worth fighting for. You owe them nothing, avoiding the hassle of sticking up for your rights will only perpetuate this practice.

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hemingwai t1_j9qowhe wrote

It would require a bridge that allowed a sailboat to get under it. The bridge that used to be there was a temporary bridge used to trolley military supplies back-and-forth between the Dorchester Armory, and the now defunct Squantum airfield. It was destroyed soon after World War II. Squantum airfield is now known as Squantum point park so that’s another thing that would make your idea impossible, creating a new roadway through a park would be in violation of mass general laws, article 97, which prohibits construction in designated Parkland, without special legislation.

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IDCFFSGTFO t1_j9qnlee wrote

It doesn't require a drawbridge, there was once a trolley line going across there. Presumably that was built high enough to not impede the waterway. The Neponset river bridge doesn't impede the river traffic and that's not a drawbridge either. You could also totally bypass Marina Bay with a whole new road that joins up with Commander Shea blvd. somewhere.

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HugePens t1_j9qlwel wrote

Make sure to memorize all numbers, like the actual penalty fees and such for 1st, 2nd violations and such. Including numbers for junior operator licenses. There are some videos on youtube that have realistic and useful questions, just see what the comments say.

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Burnt_broccolini t1_j9qlnrp wrote

Using Google maps it looks like it also leads to Malibu beach and Savin hill beach.

The alternative to a drawbridge is just a higher bridge that boats can go under without an operator. Removing the bridge and having no bridge is not an option, it’s also a street that cars go over. It’s Morrissey boulevard. The yacht club does not create the need for the drawbridge nor does it change the fact that a new bridge might be needed due to lack of maintenance. The author of the ‘article’ is just putting out his opinion mixed with misinformation.

**edited to remove my opinion and stick to the facts

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-CalicoKitty- t1_j9qkkdm wrote

People don't drive across the bridge to get to the yacht club, they drive their boats under it. The bridge needs to be replaced either way, but the argument is that it would be cheaper if it wasn't a draw bridge. Sounds like it's not that simple though, because even if the yacht club didn't exist, the bay is considered navigable by state and federal law.

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baseketball t1_j9qkhfu wrote

This is nothing like a mortgage. Your mortgage is secured by your house. These are all accumulated unpaid bills. $600K is a lot when their net funds are $35K. This means they have to raise over half a million dollars to pay off the debt.

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Uppity_urban t1_j9qk8oc wrote

That part is all about convenience to the Orange Line. You are close to the Arboretum. Close to JP center with a short ride. More urban. If you want more trees/quiet look at the Fairmount Hill area. HP does have some higher crime parts but not so much that area.

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