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Article: Coast Guard to limit access to Boston harbor during democratic convention.

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June 30, 2004
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By Mac Daniel, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Jun. 30--The US Coast Guard will conduct random boat searches, place city tour boats and VIP vessels under armed escort, and board large freighters before they enter Boston Harbor during next month's Democratic National Convention, officials announced yesterday.

Restrictions under a new security zone, in force from 12:01 a.m. July 26 until 2 a.m. July 30, will close the Charles River locks and a segment of the river from the Museum of Science to 50 yards east of the Charlestown Bridge. The security zone will limit boat traffic around the FleetCenter and access between the harbor ...

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