As someone who lived in Quincy - it is a shame and the state will step in.

So dream about ferries - but expect the state to put the hammer down...

Want edu funding? Open the island.

Potholes filled? Open the island.

But blocking access to an island that was providing services for a at-risk community that you seemly have had no exposure to (lucky you!) and with minimal impact to the city - is a total "Quincy MA" move....