Congratulations to Mayor Walsh on his Inauguration

I attended the inauguration of Boston’s new mayor Marty Walsh today and very much appreciated his focus on the issue of violence in the city. I look forward to supporting his efforts to bring peace to our neighborhoods. You may read his Inaugural Address here. His press release appears below. ——————————— Mayor Martin J. Walsh Sworn in as 54th Mayor of the City …

Apply now for the Citizens’ Legislative Seminar in March

Senator Brownsberger is pleased to announce that the 72nd Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this spring on Tuesday, March 4th and Wednesday, March 5th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State House. Each senator may nominate one constituent to participate. “I encourage my constituents to apply to this two-day seminar,” said …

Belmont Solar Challenge: Community-based Group-purchasing of Photovoltaic Solar

Sustainable Belmont (http://www.sustainablebelmont.net) has a new committee, Belmont Solar Challenge (http://www.sustainablebelmont.net/?p=326), which is researching community-based group-purchasing for photovoltaic solar systems. We can be reached at BelmontSolarChallenge@gmail.com. Our goal is to make it easier and cheaper for homeowners, nonprofits, and small businesses in Belmont to find and purchase solar systems to satisfy their electricity needs. In …

Watertown selected in 2013 Solarize Mass program

Congratulations to Watertown for being selected as one of 15 communities to participate in the second round of the 2013 Solarize Mass program, an initiative of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division.  Below is the press release from the Executive Office of Energy and …

Holiday season events and programs in Boston

We share this press release from the City of Boston about activities you can participate in during the holiday season to support neighborhood businesses throughout the city. Here is the link to the full Winter Brochure. *********************** Mayor Menino Kicks Off Holiday Season with New Shopping Program, Decorating Contests, Holiday Parking Incentives Holidays on Main Streets …

The Boston Mayor’s Race

Congratulations to Marty Walsh and to John Connolly for running honorable campaigns for a big job.  They are both special people who care deeply about the city and who care enough to give their all for the opportunity to serve the city. Special congratulations to Marty for winning.  I was neutral in the race and have great respect for both …