Minuteman FAQ: Why is there a referendum on September 20, 2016? The decision has been made by the Minuteman School Committee to construct a new building at a total cost of $144,922,478 million. The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) has committed to funding up to $44,139,213, the district must borrow the balance. Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 71, …
Back Bay Station Concourse Project: Public Meeting
MBTA PUBLIC MEETING Back Bay Station Concourse Project DATE: Monday, September 26, 2016 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: Transportation Building 10 Park Plaza Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3 Boston, MA 02116 MEETING AGENDA: The MBTA’s Back Bay Station project team will present the 30% design for the forthcoming renovations of the Back Bay …
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The Minuteman Referendum
The School Committee for the Minuteman Regional Vocational School has scheduled a special election on a proposed new school building. I will vote no as one Belmont voter — the Minuteman model is broken.
Bill to Mandate Sexual Assault Survey Passed by State Senate
The Heights, the student newspaper of BC reported on the sexual assault climate survey bill that was adopted by the Senate.
All Electronic Tolling
Over the last several months you may have noticed overhead electronic tolling gantries installed along the Massachusetts Turnpike. On October 28th, 2016 those gantries will go live and begin collecting tolls. Here are some things you should know about the transition to All Electronic Tolling (AET): Why: Safety: Crash rates are significantly higher around toll …
Mass. candidates pledge not to take money from climate disrupters
State House News via the Worcester Telegram reported on a pledge by candidates not to take campaign contributions from 10 major energy corporations. http://www.telegram.com/news/20160831/mass-candidates-pledge-not-to-take-money-from-climate-disrupters