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Bus Routes, Subway Service: What MBTA Winter Schedule Means For Riders
The MBTA's winter schedule took effect on Sunday with updated service levels for T bus and train networks.

Dakota Antelman is a Patch reporter covering Arlington, Medford, Newton, Brookline, Malden, Melrose and Woburn. Email: dakota.antelman@patch.com. Twitter: @DakotaAntelman
The MBTA's winter schedule took effect on Sunday with updated service levels for T bus and train networks.

Arlington is one of more than 300 communities getting money via the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program this year.
Newton is one of more than 300 communities getting money via the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program this year.
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The T's new winter service schedule includes changes for nine bus routes, including at least three used by Malden riders.
The T's new winter service schedule includes changes for nine bus routes, including at least three used by Medford riders.
Police are looking to identify a person of interest in connection with an investigation into vandalized cars at Oak Grove station.
The T's new winter service schedule includes changes for nine bus routes, including at least three used by Arlington riders.
The T's new winter service schedule includes changes for nine bus routes, including at least one used by Brookline riders.
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