Belmont’s representative to the Logan Community Advisory Committee (CAC) provides this update about airplane noise in Belmont, actions being taken by our elected representatives to address the problem, and the need for Belmont residents affected by airplane noise to continue to report the issues they are experiencing.
Environment
airplane noise, carbon and climate, cell towers, flooding, land use issues, parks and recreation, pfas, waste/hazards, water issues
Progress Report on Watertown Riverfront Park and Braille Trail Project
There is a great project underway on the Watertown Riverfront. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) sent this progress report.
Silver Maple Forest — the end game
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.
MyRWA’s October Clean Water Campaign
Karen Grossman shares tips for the Fall yardwork and landscaping season that will help protect our rivers, streams and lakes.
Katherine Clark joins Quiet SkiesCaucus
From Congresswoman Clark’s office: Clark Teams Up With ‘Quiet Skies Caucus’ to Urge FAA Cooperation on Aircraft Noise
The FAA and Airplane Noise
I’ve attended briefings by FAA officials, visited the control tower at Logan Airport, and learned a great deal about what the FAA is doing to address noise control concerns.