Author Archives: Will Brownsberger

Progress on the Green Line

I recently had the chance to sit down and catch up with MBTA managers working on Green Line improvements.

Improving the Green Line has been a key priority of mine for years and I am pleased by what I am hearing.

Core Capacity Study — Complete

The bottom line is that congestion is going to get considerably worse in the inner core.

I supported Question 4, legalizing marijuana, because I feel there are too many ways for young people to get caught up in the criminal justice system. I think the ballot question needs little modification — but there are two kinds of troubling proposals under discussion in the legislature. I would welcome your thoughts before voting.

Safe Injection Facilities — the Time is Now

Last weekend, the Massachusetts Medical Society endorsed the legalization of safe injection facilities. I am the sponsor of a bill to create a framework for legal operation of these facilities. The bill speaks to a crying need, especially now that fentanyl is on the market being sold as heroin.

Discussion on FY’18 Budget

I’m hosting a discussion meeting on the state budget at the Watertown Library on Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30PM. The meeting will begin with an overview of the budget and there will be ample time for discussion.

The Crossing

Every once in a while you run into a story that you can’t quite believe and you just want to hear more.