Every once in a while you run into a story that you can’t quite believe and you just want to hear more.
Airplane Noise may increase somewhat in May and June
Depending on the weather, Belmont, Watertown and Brighton may experience more audible overflights from Logan in late May and June.
Comm Ave Bridge Replacement Project
From MassDOT: MassDOT has announced the 2017 construction shutdown window for the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. Between Wednesday, July 26, and Monday, August 14, there will be significant service impacts to all modes of transportation along Commonwealth Avenue in the Boston University/Saint Paul Street neighborhood of Boston and on I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike). The project …
State House Armenian Genocide Commemoration on April 21
Recognizing the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the program will feature speakers, music, and honorees, followed by a reception. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey will deliver the keynote address.
FY18 Chapter 90 Totals
Today the Senate will take up a Chapter 90 authorization bill. Chapter 90 funds are the primary source of funding that the Commonwealth provides to cities and towns for road maintenance and repair. Last year the state authorized $200 million of Chapter 90 funding. Chapter 90 funds are appropriated to all cities and towns determined …
Congressional vote to allow ISPs to sell customers’ browsing/Internet history
Saw with dismay that the Republicans in Congress voted to allow ISPs to sell customers’ browsing and Internet history data for marketing and other purposes. Is this something that can be checked at the state level, given that we hopefully have somewhat more enlightened leadership in Mass.?