People living in the Fenway neighborhood may hear alarming noises due to anti-terrorism exercises next Sunday. Please see the notice in this post, which we received from the the Red Sox about a counterterrorism exercise by law enforcement agencies that will be held at Fenway Park this Sunday, June 12 from 7 am – 1 pm.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Continuing the conversation about zoning reform
Proposed zoning reforms make sense environmentally, economically and morally. They would move Massachusetts modestly towards a more regional planning approach common in other states and are fair fiscally.
FY2017 Budget
Lots of hard work done; lots left to do to get to end of job on the budget. The Senate process is complete. The House-Senate conference process begins shortly.
Zoning reforms under discussion
Our state-wide zoning framework has not been overhauled since the early 1970s. People on all sides naturally view any changes in the rules with great suspicion. I do intend to support the comprehensive zoning reform package coming before the Senate — we need more housing. But I welcome all questions and comments — the details of the bill are still in flux.
Bowker Overpass — Project Status
The construction will be noisy in June, but should wrap up by the fall. We are turning our attention to firming up park improvement plans.
Beacon Street Speeding
Beacon Street is effectively designed as a speedway: only through engineering changes can we actually reduce speed. The Boston Transportation Department will be holding a meeting on June 1st at 6:00pm in the Commonwealth Salon of the Boston Public Library to discuss redesigning Beacon Street in the Back Bay to improve safety.