Workers were on site the day before the City Council is set to hold a hearing to "address growing concerns" about the renovation.

Boston students deserve a renovated White Stadium – they deserve a public White Stadium, not a private sports and entertainment complex built to enable private profits,” said Jean McGuire, resident of Roxbury and longtime civil rights advocate.

Advocates plan to oppose the $200 million White Stadium demolition in Boston, voicing concerns at a city council hearing amid ongoing debates over the project.

With the start of demolition looming over Franklin Park's White Stadium​, neighbors and critics gathered for two Boston City Council hearings.