A recent article in the Boston Globe has drawn attention back to the more than 20,000 active natural gas leaks across the state. The 2014 gas leaks legislation created a registry and a three tiered classification system to prioritize and mandate repairs for the two larger classes of leaks. There are two bills relative to gas leaks that are under consideration in the current session.
Author Archives: Andrew Bettinelli
Bicycle Safety Legislation
There are multiple bills pending in this session, sponsored by Senator Brownsberger, that would improve bicycle safety. This post provides more information on all of them.
State Funding for Local Housing Authorities
In April, Senator Brownsberger presented a letter to Town Meeting regarding the Belmont Housing Authority’s application for Community Preservation Act funds to help pay for an electrical upgrade at one of its properties. The Belmont Board of Selectmen responded expressing concern that the state is providing insufficient financial support for the local housing authority. Here is Senator Brownsberger’s subsequent letter to the Selectmen, which agrees with their concern.
Trapelo Road Construction Update
Recently, Senator Brownsberger hosted a meeting with officials from MassDOT to get an update on the Trapelo Road reconstruction project. The project, scheduled to be completed in September, will take longer than anticipated, but the most challenging work is already complete and MassDOT does not expect any further major delays. Here is Massport’s project update with additional detail and explanation.
Bowker Overpass Construction Schedule
MassDOT has provided an updated construction schedule for the work that is currently underway on the Bowker Overpass. Please read this post to see the plans for each stage of construction on the project.
6/29/15 Bowker Overpass Construction Update
MassDOT has passed along an update on the Bowker Overpass Project, which this post provides in its entirety. Please be aware of major construction efforts going on in the Bowker Overpass area between June 29 and July 1.