Author Archives: Guest

MyRWA’s Clean Water Campaign

Perhaps you heard that the EPA announced the 2013 water quality grade for the Mystic River Watershed last month. Unfortunately, for the fourth year in a row the watershed received a “D” water quality grade based on bacterial contamination. Luckily, there is also good news about efforts to improve water quality throughout the watershed!

Update on 33L RNAV and the Runway Use Plan Trial

At yesterday’s meeting of the Logan Community Advisory Committee (CAC), representatives from the communities of Arlington, Belmont and Watertown brought forward a motion for the CAC to request that the FAA re-examine Runway 33L RNAV SID, implemented in June of 2013, in light of the significant increase in noise complaints and negative feedback from communities since implementation and that alternatives or modifications be considered. The motion was adopted by a near unanimous vote of the CAC and will be formally communicated by the President of the CAC to the FAA.

Protesters Who Block Major Highways

Protesters who are arrested, charged and convicted of blocking highways should be responsible for repaying the cost of police and fire fighters who respond to the situation, just for starters. Additionally, if any person suffers injury due to inability or delay in accessing appropriate medical attention, protesters should be held criminally and civilly liable.

Citizens Bank Presents 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Open House

Join The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston for the 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Open House, presented free to the public by Citizens Bank. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with live entertainment, exhibitions from a diverse range of artists, special tours, and much more. Families with children of all ages are welcome. Here’s how to learn more about this special event.