Will, The news started picking up before the holidays and hasn’t slowed down now with the new year. Why does DeLeo continue to push for casinos? Why can’t this topic go away so that our legislature can work on more productive topics? I hope your stance has not changed (I doubt it has). Is there …
Silver Maple Forest
Hi Will, This is an enormous step in the right direction! Silver Maple Forest should be protected under the National Historic Preservation Act. I’ll be in touch with next steps…
Silver Maple Forest Bill Passed
Senator Tolman and Representative Brownsberger announced today the passage of House 701, a bill which would kick start the conversation about state acquisition of the Silver Maple Forest property, also known as the Belmont Uplands.
Noncompete reform in 2011-2112?
Will, can you tell us about your plans for the noncompete reform bill in the upcoming legislative session? Thanks. Happy New Year to all!
Will wrong on redistricting
It pains me to public disagree with our usually well intentioned state representative, but Rep Brownsberger was wrong to vote in favor of a 28 member Legislative Redistricting Commission offered by his party rather than a seven person non legislative commission. While it was the politically smart and easy vote, it is not in keeping …
Silver Maple Forest is Worth Saving
The Silver Maple Forest should be considered an “ACEC” — an Area of Critical Environmental Concern for flood control. It is rare open space in an urban area, an ecologically valuable site which once gone, cannot be recreated.