"A majority of readers who responded to the poll - 59% of the more than 100 respondents - support the deal, often citing the need to revitalize the surrounding neighborhoods and improve the environment at the site, a shuttered power plant. Others expressed concern about traffic and transit impacts (17%), while another 16% said they opposed the stadium altogether. Another 8% need more details before forming an opinion."
"On Dec. 31, the Kraft Group announced it had struck two separate but similar deals - Everett officials valued the agreement "at more than $90 million over a 20-year period," and Boston at "nearly $48 million" over 15 years. The Boston funds will go toward improving infrastructure around the Charlestown neighborhood, particularly the Sullivan Square area, while the Everett funds will be used for other infrastructure investments and community benefits."
More than 100 respondents participated in a poll; 59% supported a deal for a new New England Revolution stadium and related improvements, 17% cited traffic and transit concerns, 16% opposed the stadium, and 8% wanted more details. The Kraft Group struck two similar agreements: Everett valued at more than $90 million over 20 years and Boston at nearly $48 million over 15 years. Boston funds will improve infrastructure around Charlestown, especially Sullivan Square; Everett funds will support other infrastructure investments and community benefits. Some readers praised revitalization and spectator spending, while others warned of worsened traffic and parking challenges.
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