A lawsuit was filed against the Boston Water & Sewer Commission for failing to test for pollutants in Boston Harbor and numerous rivers in the city, as reported by Universal Hub. “The Conservation Law Foundation formally accused the city of failing to stop high levels of bacteria, oil and dissolved metals and chemicals pour into Read More…
Health & Environment
Governor Signs “Green Ticket” Bill Into Law
Governor Deval Patrick signed the Green Ticket bill into law bringing new trash disposal compliance mechanisms closer to reality. Currently, if the city wants to issue a citation to property owner for a trash violation they have no authority to collect on the fines they hand out. With the ‘Green Ticket Bill’ these unpaid citations Read More…
NEWRA’s February 2010 Meeting Highlights
Here are the highlights from the February 12th North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz announced that Governor Patrick signed the Green Ticket Bill into law. This issue was the subject of his maiden speech in the State House of Representatives. NEWRA’s Clean Streets committee, along with Councilor Sal LaMattina, strongly supported Read More…
City of Boston Ends The Snow Emergency (That Never Happened)
The City gave up waiting for the snow, issuing the following: “Today’s declared snow emergency and parking ban that was in effect starting at 8AM today, February 10 will officially end at 6:00 p.m. today, February 10, 2010. Residents with storm-related questions or concerns can call the Mayor’s 24 Hour hotline at 617-635-4500.” Did you Read More…
Boston Declares Snow Emergency Starting Wednesday at 8:00 am
The City of Boston issued the following release regarding the pending snowstorm. Mayor Thomas M. Menino today declared that a snow emergency and parking ban will go into effect at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Mayor Menino would like to remind residents of the following: The City of Boston encourages businesses to ask employees Read More…
Counter Arguing LNG Tankers Sailing Through Boston Harbor
Adam Balsam makes a case in favor of LNG tankers on his blog: http://adambalsam.com/lng-tankers-boston-harbor “In order to ignite the LNG, it would have to be broken free from the multiple tanks which hold it on the ship, released and mixed with air (at a specific ratio – about 1 part NG to 9 parts air) Read More…
Rep. Michlewitz Writes Op-Ed on Maiden Speech
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, who represents the 3rd Suffolk District including the North End/Waterfront where he resides, wrote an op-ed in this week’s South End News, titled Why the Green Ticket Bill Was Worthy of a Maiden Speech. “Tradition is a big part of the House of Representatives … From the way members address each Read More…
Coast Guard to Allow Yemen LNG Tankers into Boston Harbor
Despite objections from City and State officials, the U.S. Coast Guard announced their decision today to allow liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers from Yemen to travel through Boston Harbor to the Everett terminal. The shipments from Yemen became a concern after the Christmas Day attempt to destroy a U.S. flight going to Detroit. The incident Read More…
North End Cleanliness Tip Sheet
The Clean Streets Committee has released an updated version of the North End Cleanliness Tip Sheet, a guide for residents on Street Sweeping, Residential Trash, Recycling, Daily Cleanliness and Snow Removal. Click the image below to enlarge or view the PDF version. View the PDF version of the Cleanliness Tip Sheet.
Clean Streets Committee Plans for 2010
The Clean Streets Committee (cleanstreets.newra.org) met for the first time in 2010 to review its progress and look forward to the work ahead. At the January 19th meeting, co-chair Naomi Paul, asked for comments about what they are doing right and where they can be more effective. Attendees gave the committee credit for bringing attention Read More…
Video of State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz’s Maiden Speech on the Green Ticket Bill
In his maiden speech in front of the House, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, supported the House Bill 3588, known as the “Green Ticket Bill.” Each new member of the House legislature chooses a bill on which to make their “maiden” speech, often on an issue of importance to them and their community. Michlewitz, a Democrat Read More…