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New stage of harbor cleanup set to start

Work to begin on 2-mile sewer overflow tunnel

Frank Arena hosed down the area in front of the cutter head for a tunnel boring machine yesterday. Officials say the work will cut the release of sewage and storm water into the harbor.
By John C. Drake
Globe Staff / September 12, 2007

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Two decades ago, frustration with the frequently murky waters along the beaches of Dorchester and South Boston helped spur a court battle and a judge's order for the state to clean up Boston Harbor. (Full article: 737 words)

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