Progress on sewer problems in Winn Brook * 2 commentsI had been Selectman in Belmont for only a couple of months, when, in the major June 1998 rain storm, a constituent called me late one night to come see the raw sewage rising out of the sink in his finished basement. Alewife updates — DCR progress on flooding issues * 2 commentsThe single most immediate priority for flood control is assuring that the Alewife Brook and the Mystic River have the capacity to drain large rainstorms. Recent progress is encouraging. One of the most significant pieces of legislation that we passed in the 2007-8 session was the Oceans Act, which contemplates a science based planning process for the waters along the Massachusetts coast. The Oceans Advisory Commission is seeking input on a draft plan. Summary of a meeting that occurred at the State House (September 25) regarding the status of Department of Conservation and Recreation issues in the Alewife area. I’m very disappointed to report that Governor Patrick chose to veto the For those of you who are following the issue of the Silver Maple Forest, I want to report a small step forward. I am writing to provide an update for those who are concerned about Today the House accepted the final Tidelands bill back from the Conference After months of quiet negotiations, the “tidelands” issue finally took As State Representative, I have been following through on state action Discussion of the Tidelands decision which tightened controls on coastal development. Regional transportation planning, educational excellence, health care, environmental protection. |