Summary of legislative and regulatory initiatives in Massachusetts as of November 2007.
Environment
airplane noise, carbon and climate, cell towers, flooding, land use issues, parks and recreation, pfas, waste/hazards, water issues
Climate change
Long before global warming began to be recognized as a major threat, we had compelling reasons to end our economic dependence on burning of fossil fuels.
Tidelands — final outcome
Today the House accepted the final Tidelands bill back from the Conference Committee.
Tidelands votes
After months of quiet negotiations, the “tidelands” issue finally took visible shape in the House of Representatives today.
Saving the Belmont Uplands
I’m writing to you to urge that you weigh in with the Patrick administration and let them know how you feel about saving the Belmont Uplands.
Tidelands, uplands, Mugar, regulatory politics
Discussion of the Tidelands decision which tightened controls on coastal development.