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Multiple reasons to oppose Hanscom expansion

Is the town that defeated the British about to turn coat and cave to wealthy outsiders?

Is the town that defeated the British and nurtured democracy about to turn coat and cave to wealthy outsiders who would squander Thoreau’s pristine environment?

I am already irritated by the aircraft noise. 

The facts are that private jets produce substantially higher emissions per passenger than commercial aviation. Approximately 20 acres of forest land would be lost. The project has drawn opposition from preservation advocates and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Most importantly, where’s the vote? 

Andrew Lecompte

North Avenue, Weston

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