I am deeply committed to avoiding MBTA service cuts and also to improving the quality of MBTA service. We squeezed through the planning for the current year without major service cuts, but it’s time to start the conversation about a long-term fix.
The 8.25%: PRIT’s long-term actuarial target rate of return
In recent months, Senator Brownsberger has engaged in discussions with government officials regarding the actuarial target rate of return for the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Trust fund (PRIT). The PRIT fund is the state’s pension fund, established by the legislature in 1983 to address the state pension system’s unfunded liability. PRIT’s long-term actuarial target …
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Drawings for Boston College Station
The MBTA has recently completed preliminary design drawings for a proposed reconstruction of the Boston College Station at Commonwealth Avenue and Lake Street in Brighton. The MBTA has not made a decision to go forward with a project for this station.
Belmont/Trapelo Corridor Project Out to Bid
In the fine print of legal notices on page B4 of the Boston Globe of Saturday, August 25, 2012, there was a piece of good news for Belmont and Watertown: The state has put out to bid the reconstruction of Belmont Street and Trapelo Road.
Governor Patrick Proclaims August 2012 Window Safety Month
Senator Brownsberger is happy to announce that as a result of a constituent inquiring about how to promote window safety, our office worked with Governor Patrick’s office and he proclaimed August 2012 Window Safety Month in Massachusetts. Below is the full press release. Click here to see is a copy of the proclamation. Here are links to websites …
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69th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar in October – Constituents are Invited to Apply
The 69th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this fall on Monday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the State House. Each senator may nominate one constituent to participate. The CLS is a great opportunity for residents to get a firsthand look at how the legislative process works, and …
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