Hi Mary,

Perhaps you or one of your readers could help me understand the ongoing saga at the Newburyport Commuter Rail Station.

The station seems to have a severe electrical problem which makes it impossible for the operator to keep it open on a consistent basis.

As I understand it, the ball keeps getting tossed back and forth between the Newburyport City Council and the MBTA. And the issues still have not been resolved 13 months after opening.

It is frustrating to have a train station that is unable to stay open consistently, sell food, or otherwise function as a station could.

BTW – Thanks for starting this blog, it is a great source of information.

Thanks for your help

Frank Smietana
Newburyport