I’ve been asked by a new group in Watertown — “Rethink Plastic” — to make a statement about eliminating single use plastic bags. I’m pleased to do so! I do support eliminating single use plastic bags. I am cosponsor of a bill, House 696, which would address this issue statewide. The environmental damage that plastic …
Environment
airplane noise, carbon and climate, cell towers, land use issues, parks and recreation, pfas, waste/hazards, water issues
S1958, An Act to restrict the use of certain pesticides around children
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. TO: Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: Senate Bill 1958, An Act to restrict the use of certain pesticides around children DATE: January 15, 2014 I am …
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Governor's Climate Change Announcement
The Governor announced this week a package of measures to respond to climate change. If the climate changes as much as most scientists believe it will — given the trajectory we are on — our agriculture and living patterns will necessarily change. Among the most dangerous impacts of climate change will be sea level rise. …
Preparing for Storm Surge
As the new year starts, the pieces may be coming together to pass my legislation to jump start the long term planning process to prepare for sea level rise and larger storms. It came out of the Environment committee last April but so far hasn’t moved out the Ways and Means Committee — the question …
Response from FAA regarding Watertown and Belmont airplane noise
Senator Brownsberger received the following letter from the FAA in response to the December 18, 2013 letter from legislators regarding airplane noise in Watertown and Belmont. Letter from FAA
Letter to FAA re Watertown and Belmont airplane noise
Senator Brownsberger and other legislators sent the following letter to the FAA regarding local airplane noise. December 18, 2013 Amy Lind Corbett, Regional Administrator Federal Aviation Administration New England Region 12 New England Executive Park Burlington, MA 01803-5299 Dear Ms. Corbett: We write as the state delegation representing Watertown and Belmont out of concern arising …
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