Passing on a notice from the Department of Conservation and Recreation: Department of Conservation and Recreation Commonwealth of Massachusetts LISTENING SESSION DALY FIELD COMPLEX LEASING & RENOVATION PROPOSAL Thursday, May 30, 2013 Community Rowing Boathouse 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA…
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Permanent Drug Collection Kiosk Installed in Brighton
The Allston-Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force has announced a permanent collection kiosk for residents looking to safely and easily dispose of prescription and non-prescription medication. Residents can now find a self-serve MedReturn Kiosk in the lobby of the Boston Police Department D-14 at 301…
Window Safety Reminder for the Warmer Months; Un Aviso: Seguridad Para Ventanas
See the full-sized poster. Mira el poster de tamaño natural. This information is also provided in Spanish below./Esta información también se proporciona abajo. Warmer weather is approaching and with it a greater risk of injury to children due to falls from…
Senate Engrosses Bill Allocating Chapter 90 Funding
Yesterday, the Senate engrossed a bill that would allocate Chapter 90 funding for transportation projects, including repairs to roads and bridges, to support the infrastructure of Massachusetts cities and towns. This $300 million appropriaton reflects a $100 million increase over last year’s $200…
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Senator Brownsberger Submits Budget Priorities to Senate Ways and Means
Senator Brownsberger has submitted a letter detailing his budget priorities to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. You can access the letter here: Budget Priority Letter- FY14. You can also review the text of the letter…
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Planned Testing in the Fenway: Loud Bangs Expected, Not Cause for Alarm
Over the next two weeks, the Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting planned testing of support structures as part of the Muddy River Restoration Project. Residents may hear “loud, gunshot-like bangs” as part of the testing that will last for…
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Storm Preparedness Legislation Advances
On Earth Day last Monday, the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Environment voted to send on to the Senate a bill to assess the long-term risks from sea level rise. Climate change is expected to result in as much as…
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Watertown Community Foundation Supports “Watertown Strong” Neighborhood Gatherings
Senator Brownsberger’s office is pleased to share this announcement from the Watertown Community Foundation urging residents to engage in neighborhood gatherings to share experiences and feelings about the Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent events. Foundation Supports “Watertown Strong” Neighborhood Gatherings…
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Join us for the Charles River Cleanup on Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am until 12:00pm
We invite you and your families and friends to join us for the annual Charles River Cleanup that will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am until 12:00pm. Please stop by our drop in volunteer locations in Watertown and Brighton on Saturday morning to register,…
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Strength in the Face of Tragedy: A Thank You to the Armenian-American Community
by Megan Wood, Jeanne Mooney, and Anne Johnson Landry Last Friday, the Massachusetts Armenian community demonstrated the kind of resilience and courage that has inspired us to be “Boston Strong” in the wake of last week’s tragedies. The 98th anniversary…
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