Hi Will It may be appropriate to add a sub-category under “Justice” that deals with issues around controlled substances, particularly given the timeliness of the marijuana issue. At the very least, it would be valuable to discuss your position in detail — on decriminalization, medical, and legalization of various substances. Cheers, Adam
Letter to Chairman Dempsey re Reading Recovery
Senator Brownsberger joined other legislators in requesting funding in the FY15 budget for the Reading Recovery program. Honorable Brian Dempsey Chairman, House Committee on Ways & Means State House, Room 243 Boston, MA 02133 March 31, 2014 RE: Line item 7030-1005 Reading Recovery Dear Mr. Chairman: It was very disheartening this fall to …
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Gun Buyback
For information about the new gun buyback program in Belmont, please click here. If you have details on buyback programs in other communities, please feel free to add them as comments to this topic.
New Posted Street Sweeping in Brighton
We have heard from several Brighton residents that are concerned about the new street sweeping schedule for Commonwealth Avenue and surrounding streets. These changes are being implemented by the City of Boston Public Works Department. I received this explanation from Public Works regarding the new sweeping schedule: The Public Works Department has received numerous complaints …
Allston I-90, Massachusetts Turnpike Interchange Improvement Project
Next Thursday, April 10th at 6:30PM will be the first public meeting held by MassDOT to discuss the Allst0n I-90 Massachusetts Turnpike Interchange Improvement Project (#606475) at the Jackson Mann Community Center, 500 Cambridge Street in Allston. This $260 million project to straighten the MassPike will have an indelible impact on the neighborhood. The project …
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Brownsberger hits the ground running as new chair of judiciary committee
The April issue of the Massachusetts Lawyers Journal, published by the Massachusetts Bar Association, features a cover story on Senator Brownsberger’s new chairmanship of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary.