People living in the Fenway neighborhood may hear alarming noises due to anti-terrorism exercises next Sunday. Please see the notice in this post, which we received from the the Red Sox about a counterterrorism exercise by law enforcement agencies that will be held at Fenway Park this Sunday, June 12 from 7 am – 1 pm.
Continuing the conversation about zoning reform
Proposed zoning reforms make sense environmentally, economically and morally. They would move Massachusetts modestly towards a more regional planning approach common in other states and are fair fiscally.
FY2017 Budget
Lots of hard work done; lots left to do to get to end of job on the budget. The Senate process is complete. The House-Senate conference process begins shortly.
Zoning reforms under discussion
Our state-wide zoning framework has not been overhauled since the early 1970s. People on all sides naturally view any changes in the rules with great suspicion. I do intend to support the comprehensive zoning reform package coming before the Senate — we need more housing. But I welcome all questions and comments — the details of the bill are still in flux.
Mount Auburn Street Corridor Study Materials
The Mount Auburn Street Corridor Study working group, dedicated to improving the system of intersections around Mount Auburn Street and Fresh Pond Parkway had its first meeting. DCR has a website with information about the study and we will post materials distributed after each meeting below: Materials from the 5/5/2016 Meeting: Stakeholder Group membership list …
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Senior CharlieCard Day in Belmont
Senator Brownsberger is sponsoring a Senior CharlieCard Day on Friday, June 10, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Beech Street Center, 266 Beech Street, Belmont. Seniors age 65 or older can save a trip to the MBTA offices in Downtown Boston and apply for a Senior CharlieCard at the Senior Center on this one …