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MA · H5442FINAL · 0 COSPONSORS

Relative to certain affordable housing and cultural space in the Brighton section of the city of Boston

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This bill would allow the Boston Housing Authority to bypass standard bidding and contract rules when redeveloping the Faneuil Gardens site and nearby land. The project aims to create new affordable housing, cultural space, and musician rehearsal areas. If passed, these changes would take effect immediately.

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