The State Senate today approved legislation extending the existence of the Arlington Belmont Cambridge Stormwater Flooding Board. Action will now be required by the House on the legislation. The Board grew out of informal conversations convened over 10 years ago between the three communities to remedy shared flooding problems. The board funds an online flood …
Environment
airplane noise, carbon and climate, cell towers, flooding, land use issues, parks and recreation, pfas, waste/hazards, water issues
More on Preparing for Storm Surge
Senator Brownsberger was invited to submit an article for the summer issue of Insights focusing on sustainability published by the ACEC/MA (American Council of Engineering Companies). As sponsor of Bill S.344, which calls for creating a process to address catastrophic flooding in Massachusetts, Senator Brownsberger’s piece addresses the issue of sea level rise as a …
Climate Change
Hi Will, I’m not a scientist, but believe my BHS Physical Science classes and common sense bears a little weight here. Sunlight and our distance from the sun is the only source of planet heat. How much of that sunlight reaches our surface determines our temp. We can use darkness and cloud shade as examples …
DCR Launches 7th Annual Great Park Pursuit: Outdoor Fun for Families
The Department of Conservation and Recreation has announced a series of free family activities in Massachusetts state parks that will take place throughout the summer as part of the 7th annual “Great Park Pursuit.” You can learn more about the programming here and register your family team here. Teams will participate in six self-designed programs to accommodate each team’s …
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What are your thoughts on nuclear power?
Will, I see on your other web site, you’re making climate change a focus of your congressional campaign. Given that, do you like the idea of more nuclear power or are you focusing on “renewable” sources like wind and solar?
Daly Field Hearing, May 30
Passing on a notice from the Department of Conservation and Recreation: Department of Conservation and Recreation Commonwealth of Massachusetts LISTENING SESSION DALY FIELD COMPLEX LEASING & RENOVATION PROPOSAL Thursday, May 30, 2013 Community Rowing Boathouse 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA 6:30pm to 8:00pm At this meeting, DCR will hear from community residents on their interests …