Strom drain work in Cushing Square has been congesting traffic. That is the work that has been congesting traffic and disrupting bus service lately. It should get better as the work moves beyond the center of the intersection in Cushing Square.
State Sen. William Brownsberger receives Beacon of Justice Award
As reported by the Belmont Citizen-Herald, “The Equal Justice Coalition and the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation hosted a reception for members of the 2015-16 legislature at the State House Jan. 12. During the reception, the Equal Justice Coalition honored State Sen. William Brownsberger, D-Belmont, with a Beacon of Justice Award.”
Citizens Bank Presents 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Open House
Join The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston for the 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Open House, presented free to the public by Citizens Bank. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with live entertainment, exhibitions from a diverse range of artists, special tours, and much more. Families with children of all ages are welcome. Here’s how to learn more about this special event.
Greenough Boulevard Greenway Project
An exciting improvement is in the works for the Charles River in Watertown. The Department of Conservation and Recreation in partnership with the Solomon Foundation will reclaim 1.5 acres of parkland and establish a new recreation path along the Charles River as part of a reconfiguration of Greenough Boulevard.
Update: MBTA Fitchburg Line Commuter Rail Project
MassDOT sent along the following advisory re-enforcing the danger of trespassing on the MBTA tracks in the area of Alexander Avenue and Channing Road near Belmont High School.
Core Transportation Capacity Study Approved
I have been working for a couple of years to put some planning structure around the various large transportation projects in the Boston end of my district. Among other things that have become clear to me, there is huge unmet demand for public transportation across my district