A court decision in the fight over redeveloping White Stadium in Boston’s Franklin Park may be delayed, putting plans to host Boston Legacy gaves at the venue at risk, the Boston Globe reports.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard the case back in April.
The lawsuit was brought by residents and environmental group, The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, against the City of Boston and the owners of Boston Legacy FC — the city’s new professional women’s soccer club — over the renovation of the 76-year-old stadium. The project cost is being split between the city and Boston Unity Soccer Partners, allowing Boston Legacy to share the facility with Boston Public Schools.
The guidelines are that the seven-member court makes a decision on a case within 130 days. But on Tuesday, according to the Globe, the court ordered a waiver on the span.
A ruling could still come at any time. But the city and team won’t commit to it being ready for the 2027 season until a decision is made. The season starts in February.
A lower court judge previously found the city’s project didn’t violate state law because there isn’t strong evidence that the stadium property qualifies as public land. Wednesday’s hearing at the Supreme Judicial Court was an appeal of that ruling.
“We are currently awaiting a decision from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the outcome of which will be an important factor in the timeline for White Stadium,” said Jennifer Epstein, controlling owner of Boston Legacy FC, in a statement to the Globe. “While that process continues, White Stadium construction is progressing with ongoing vertical construction. We remain committed to delivering White Stadium as a state-of-the-art facility for BPS students, the community, and Boston Legacy FC, and will share further information once the Court has issued its ruling.”
Construction at White Stadium is well underway, and progress can be viewed through live camera updates.
Boston Legacy FC started their inaugural season playing at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. The goal was to move into White Stadium for the 2027 season.
A court decision in the fight over redeveloping White Stadium in Boston's Franklin Park may be delayed, putting plans to host Boston Legacy gaves at the venue at risk, the Boston Globe reports.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard the case back in April.
The lawsuit was brought by residents and environmental group, The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, against the City of Boston and the owners of Boston Legacy FC -- the city's new professional women's soccer club -- over the renovation of the 76-year-old stadium. The project cost is being split between the city and Boston Unity Soccer Partners, allowing Boston Legacy to share the facility with Boston Public Schools.
The guidelines are that the seven-member court makes a decision on a case within 130 days. But on Tuesday, according to the Globe, the court ordered a waiver on the span.
The case of Franklin Park's White Stadium development was finally in front of Massachusetts highest court -- the Supreme Judicial Court -- on Wednesday.
A ruling could still come at any time. But the city and team won't commit to it being ready for the 2027 season until a decision is made. The season starts in February.
A lower court judge previously found the city's project didn't violate state law because there isn't strong evidence that the stadium property qualifies as public land. Wednesday's hearing at the Supreme Judicial Court was an appeal of that ruling.
“We are currently awaiting a decision from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the outcome of which will be an important factor in the timeline for White Stadium,” said Jennifer Epstein, controlling owner of Boston Legacy FC, in a statement to the Globe. “While that process continues, White Stadium construction is progressing with ongoing vertical construction. We remain committed to delivering White Stadium as a state-of-the-art facility for BPS students, the community, and Boston Legacy FC, and will share further information once the Court has issued its ruling.”
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu shared a progress update Friday on the White Stadium renovation project, saying the city will now be contributing $135 million, up from an earlier $90 million figure.
Construction at White Stadium is well underway, and progress can be viewed through live camera updates.
Boston Legacy FC started their inaugural season playing at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. The goal was to move into White Stadium for the 2027 season.
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