Update on MBTA Green Line Initiatives

Following a meeting with Dr. Beverly Scott, the General Manager of the MBTA, on June 24, 2013, Senator Brownsberger received this letter today updating Senator Brownsberger on the MBTA’s Green Line Initiatives. The letter provides an overview of the following initiatives: 1) Green Line Tracking System 2) System Signalization and Time Improvements 3) Stop Consolidation 4) Government Center …

MBTA Provides Educational Tools and Training on Accessible Services

If you or someone you know has accessible service needs as an MBTA customer, you may want to visit this link to  Tools for Accessible Travel on the T at the MBTA website. You will find: T Access Guide for Persons with Disabilities and Seniors MBTA System Orientation Training T Access Guide Brochure Note: MBTA customers who …

H1589, An Act relative to equal access

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary. TO:           Committee on the Judiciary  FROM:     Senator William N. Brownsberger  RE:           H1589  DATE:      July 9, 2013  I write in support of H1589, An Act relative to equal access in hospitals, public transportation, nursing homes, supermarkets, retail establishments and all other places …

S1475, Resolve creating a special commission on school library services in the Commonwealth

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. TO:                  Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight FROM:            Senator William N. Brownsberger RE:                  Senate Bill 1475, Resolve creating a special commission on school library services in the Commonwealth DATE:            July 12, 2013 I am writing …

Barbara Miranda, Senator Brownsberger’s Chief of Staff, interviewed on Rogers Report

Barbara Miranda, Senator Brownsberger’s Chief of Staff, was interviewed by State Representative Dave Rogers on the first installment of the Rogers Report,  State Representative Dave Rogers’ local television “show informing constituents of the 24th Middlesex district.” The episode featuring Barbara was broadcast on July 26, 2013 by the Belmont Media Center.  Having worked at the State …