Hanscom jet emissions threaten air quality in Acton: report
Pollution from planes at Hanscom Field could pose long-term health problems for people living downwind, new research suggests.
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Hanscom expansion protester could face felony charges in July
Brian Okum will appear before a clerk magistrate in Acton District Court on July 10.
‘Not adequate’: State wants more from developers on Hanscom expansion
The Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office issued a scope for a supplemental environmental report and highlighted eight key areas of concern.
Hanscom opponents look to Healey, new Massport CEO to stop expansion
MEPA has no authority to halt, approve, or even require changes to the project. Ultimately, only Massport’s CEO has the power to stop it.
Try thinking about Hanscom expansion’s potential upsides
It is not an argument against Hanscom to cite lifestyles (only the hyper-wealthy fly private jets). If it were, why does exclusive Acton have single-family zoning?
Citing planned protests, Hanscom developers scuttle in-person public hearing appearance
North Airfield Ventures opted out over “safety concerns associated with protesters that have been disruptive in the past.”
Thank you, Ashley Judd, for urging us to use our voice
Ashley Judd implored us to honor the sacrifice of the embattled farmers in 1775 by speaking up.
Save our endangered historic sites from airport expansion
If our democracy can’t protect the places that gave it the life it has today, how can we hope that it will protect us anywhere?
Hanscom planes need to pipe down for 250th celebrations, officials say
Officials say they want to ensure “the shot heard ‘round the world” doesn’t get drowned out by air traffic.
Hanscom expansion opponents hope endangered designation blocks project
What happens now that The National Trust has named Minute Man National Historical Park and Walden Woods/Pond to its list of Endangered Historic Places?
Let’s show Acton cares about protecting its historic sites
Minute Man National Historical Park, Walden, and nearby landmarks designated as one of “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.”
Protesters block private jets at Hanscom Airfield
Twenty protesters were arrested Saturday after members of the group Extinction Rebellion Boston stood in the way of private jets.