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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Belmont Community Path
I’ve recently been asked by constituents to comment in written form on the conversation about where to locate a community bike and pedestrian path in Belmont. The decision on this issue belongs to the Belmont Board of Selectman. I am unaware of any route for the community path that does not require access to public …
Apply now for the Citizens’ Legislative Seminar in March
Senator Brownsberger is pleased to announce that the 72nd Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this spring on Tuesday, March 4th and Wednesday, March 5th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State House. Each senator may nominate one constituent to participate. “I encourage my constituents to apply to this two-day seminar,” said …
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