As the saga of the Silver Maple Forest winds to a sad end, the question recurs: What will the state do to help save the forest? Despite many attempts on my part, and on the parts of other concerned parties, the discouraging short summary appears to be: nothing.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Katherine Clark joins Quiet SkiesCaucus
From Congresswoman Clark’s office: Clark Teams Up With ‘Quiet Skies Caucus’ to Urge FAA Cooperation on Aircraft Noise
Pension Fund Transparency Update
Last week, the MBTA reached agreement with its largest union, Local 589, on a new collective bargaining agreement which includes commitments to increase transparency of the union’s pension fund. Concerns about the issue aren’t fully settled, but this is real progress and I commend the MBTA, the union’s leadership and the fund itself for these major steps towards transparency.
Bowker Overpass Lane Closures Effective Monday, September 29
More information about the Bowker overpass from Storrow Drive towards Fenway and Longwood. We are also working closely with neighbors of the project and with MassDOT to control the local noise and disruption caused by the project.
New Scheduled Stop at Belmont Center Commuter Rail
In response to efforts by Representative David Rogers, the MBTA Commuter Rail has scheduled an additional morning stop in Belmont Center. Here is the MBTA’s letter to Representative Rogers.
TRAFFIC ALERT: BOWKER OVERPASS CLOSURES
Here is a notice from MassDOT on Bowker Overpass issues. MassDOT has been very responsive on noise issues, including banging from traffic plates. We will continue to engage with new issues as they develop.