In response to a constituent inquiry I recently learned that nearly all MBTA diesel buses have a front mounted bike rack. Unfortunately for many of our Belmont and Watertown constituents, none of the electric buses (71,72,73) are equipped due to electrical safety concerns. Have you taken a bike and bus trip? How was it? Let …
Cambridge Street Bridge Deck Replacement
MassDOT has released revised plans ahead of next Tuesday’s public meeting for the Cambridge Street bridge deck replacement project. A November 19th meeting drew more than 200 residents, many of whom voiced concern over the original plans. Several community organizations and more than 300 residents sent a letter to MassDOT with recommendations for the project. …
Preparing for Storm Surge
As the new year starts, the pieces may be coming together to pass my legislation to jump start the long term planning process to prepare for sea level rise and larger storms. It came out of the Environment committee last April but so far hasn’t moved out the Ways and Means Committee — the question …
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 …
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Response from FAA regarding Watertown and Belmont airplane noise
Senator Brownsberger received the following letter from the FAA in response to the December 18, 2013 letter from legislators regarding airplane noise in Watertown and Belmont. Letter from FAA
New Senate Chair of the Judiciary Committee
Senate President Murray announced today that she has appointed me Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. I very much look forward to serving in this role — it will allow me to add additional value on a number of issues that have long been important to me and to my constituents. I …
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