The legislative session is half gone now and it is a good time for a progress report.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Boston School Hours
I’ve been hearing from many parents concerned about the new early start times for the Winship Elementary School and the Gardner Pilot Academy. They have expressed very legitimate and heart-felt concerns.
Side-by-side of House and Senate Criminal Justice Reform Bills
Here is a side-by-side comparison of the House and Senate bills.
MassDOT and Harvard in Allston
The Board of MassDOT will soon embark on a critical negotiation with Harvard University about the scope and funding for the I-90 Allston Interchange Project. I hope that the Board will be able to persuade Harvard to contribute enough to support bold new transit options.
Sexual Harassment in the Senate
The men who recently came forward to the Globe to talk about sexual assaults by the Senate President’s husband have exposed some gaping holes in the Senate’s sexual harassment policies.
A Transit Disappointment
MassDOT has formally revealed its intention to delay construction of the new West Station in Allston, frustrating hopes for the rapid introduction of additional commuting options from congested Allston, Brighton and Brookline and further lowering expectations for transformational new urban rail service.