I was told that the last time this idea was brought into a conversation was 2015 or 2016. It would be an incredible relief to our residents for the tanker trucks and equipment to once again be brought over on barges. Unfortunately, the pier is not used in this manner at the present time. The goal was to avoid trucking everything through Winthrop. There is a pier that was constructed so that materials and personnel could be brought to Deer Island and the MWRA facility during the Boston Harbor Clean-Up Project. Driving through the narrow streets of our neighborhood is the only point of access to the MWRA facility, unless the MWRA began transporting these trucks on barges across the harbor. Tanker trucks often carry corrosive materials to the facility and roll past my house. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Wastewater Treatment Facility at Deer Island is literally a twelve minute walk from my front door.
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Improvements to HVAC systems, HEPA filters in schools and soundproofing of windows and doors has served to improve the wellness and safety of students, teachers and paraprofessionals. Vermont, New Hampshire, Minnesota and California are just a few states that have taken mitigation efforts seriously in order to assist those communities who are severely impacted. Many communities across the country that are in close proximity to airports are receiving assistance with soundproofing efforts not only for homes, but for schools and businesses. The only solution is for mitigation efforts to be directed towards soundproofing of homes in affected neighborhoods. For those neighborhoods in Winthrop such as Point Shirley, Cottage Hill and parts of Winthrop Shore Drive that sit directly under these flight paths, the terminal expansion just compounds this issue even further. This ultimately means more noise and air pollution over Winthrop and other communities which surround Massport.
The expansion of Terminal E at Massport will increase exponentially the number of flights to and from Logan Airport. But what should come out of it are those enterprises striving to serve as a good neighbor within the community. For many residents who own property here and for those who do not, having two large-scale enterprises operating right on your doorstep creates issues. We are somewhat unique being geographically seated between Massport/Logan Airport and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Wastewater Treatment Facility at Deer Island. I decided to do this because residents need and deserve to have a choice, and to see different perspectives. I thought long and hard before making the leap.
At 55 years old, I have never before considered running for any public office. The Winthrop town council leadership has been very kind as well. Since announcing my decision to enter the race for Winthrop Town Council Representative Precinct 3, I have received incredible support from my spouse, family, friends, neighbors and many people throughout the Winthrop community. “Why I chose to run for Winthrop Town Council, Precinct 3