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Residents voice outrage at MBTA plans

Poor, elderly would bear the brunt of route cuts

By Katheleen Conti

 |  Globe Staff  

  February 19, 2012

To close a projected $161 million deficit for the fiscal year starting July 1, MBTA officials have proposed raising subway fares and reducing service or cutting several bus routes, including Bus 112 in Chelsea, which is primarily used by elderly residents.

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