Massport has installed a noise monitor at a home in Belmont in March, and here is a Belmont Noise Monitoring Report that presents the results of those measurements–including an analysis of which noise events correlate with plane overflights (according to radar).
Watertown
Watertown Footbridge Closure
Last week our office received several emails regarding the closure of the Corporal Joseph U. Thompson Footbridge in Watertown. I spoke with the DCR legislative liaison today who explained to me what has been going on. According to DCR there are expansion joints on the bridge, that are supposed to be covered by metal plates. …
Volunteer in Watertown, May 10
Our Charles River clean up on Earth Day was cold and wet but not miserable. Hopefully, the volunteers will have better weather on May 10 for the Watertown Clean up sponsored by the by Watertown Community Foundation — click for details from their website. See also their upcoming forum on May 7th about health aging.
Greenough Boulevard – Watertown (Opportunity to comment)
On Thursday, March 6th the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Solomon Foundation hosted a public meeting regarding a proposal to reclaim parkland along Greenough Boulevard in Watertown. DCR Commissioner Murray sent a letter detailing the project and soliciting additional comments from residents. Additional information can be seen on the Solomon Foundation website. Andrew …
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Watertown Community Foundation Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Schade March 4, 2014 PHONE: 617.926.1500 Watertown Foundation to Award $70K in Grants Watertown Community Foundation Announces Two 2014 Grant Programs The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) announces two Spring 2014 grant programs to support local nonprofits, programs and projects. Approximately $70,000 will be distributed. One: …
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 …
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