Bill Galvin is finally doing something almost no one in the government thus far has had the guts to do: stand up to the mayor and state that changing the shadow laws may irretrievably damage historical Boston. I urge you to vote no if and when this comes to you for a vote. It is …
Environment
airplane noise, carbon and climate, cell towers, land use issues, parks and recreation, pfas, waste/hazards, water issues
Update on Massport CAC Aviation Subcommittee Meeting – RNAV Study
On May 5th, 2017, a meeting of the Massport CAC Aviation Subcommittee was held at Massport. The major topic was an update from Massport and the MIT team working on the previously announced RNAV Study (http://bit.ly/2qaUrTY). John Hansman from MIT’s Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment who is leading the study team provided an update …
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Neighborhood Solar celebrates Earth Day by opening a Solar Group-Buy Program
Running from April 22, 2017, to July 31, 2017, Neighborhood Solar offers Watertown, Belmont, Cambridge, and Arlington residents a solar group-purchase discount program. Using SunBug Solar as the installer and offering a 21% discount off the current average installation price in Massachusetts, this program combines the best solar prices with the best solar quality and …
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Climate Change and how it will affect Boston
Today’s New York Times Magazine focuses on climate change and it’s potential impact on coastal communities. We now have a president who calls climate change a hoax. I’m seriously concerned that government in general is largely in denial about the very real consequences that we will soon be facing. I live in Back Bay and …
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Airplane Noise may increase somewhat in May and June
Depending on the weather, Belmont, Watertown and Brighton may experience more audible overflights from Logan in late May and June.
Registration Now Open for Boston Parks Advocacy Bootcamp
Boston Park Advocates, a citywide network of urban greenspace champions, will host a free Advocacy Bootcamp on Saturday, March 11. Advocates of all ages are encouraged to attend.