Good news, bad news, and the community solution.
The good news is MONEY and community support. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority voted in favor of a commitment of $340 million at Alewife Brook. That is a solid starting point for the early draft plan at Alewife Brook. We would not have received this financial commitment without community support, from folks like you. Thank […]
Public Sewage Planning Meeting #6
Thursday. January 15th at 6 PM via Zoom Late last year, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority floated its plans for sewage elimination in our rivers. But MassDEP rejected those plans in December, stating, “an approach that would result in a greater number of activations and/or volumes than occur at present would not appear to be […]
Join us in the 2025 HONK! Parade
SUNDAY OCTOBER 12, from 11 am to 1:30 pm March with us from Davis Square to Harvard Square Get a FREE t-shirt when you march with us in the parade!March to the beat of the Dirty Water Brass Band and Puppeteers Cooperative. RSVP here to March with Us in the Parade: Parade with us, along […]
Our Strategy for Public Sewage Planning Meeting #5
Tonight. September 25th at 6 PM via Zoom Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is expected to say that eliminating sewage pollution will not improve water quality. Nonsense. Our strategy is simple. Please use the chat feature during the meeting – if the presenters allow it. Raise your hand to speak during Q&A. * A 25-year level […]
You can help! Thursday Night.
Alewife Sewage Pollution Planning Meeting #5 Thursday, September 25th at 6 PM via Zoom Please. We are four years into planning. Please come to the meeting Thursday night at 6 pm to show your support. Ending Sewage Pollution at Alewife Brook means MWRA MUST PAY ITS FAIR SHARE! Although the Boston Harbor Cleanup Court Case […]
Thursday Night’s Strategy & Talking Points
Alewife Sewage Pollution Listening SessionApril 3rd at 6 PM via Zoom MWRA, Cambridge, & Somerville want to know what you think about their dumping untreated sewage into Alewife Brook. Strategy. We have people power! We will use that power for ending sewage pollution in our rivers. Please join Thursday night’s meeting and be prepared to […]
CSO Sewage Listening Session
Make your voice heard at the Alewife Sewage Pollution Listening SessionApril 3rd at 6 PM via Zoom MWRA, Cambridge, & Somerville want to know what you think about their dumping untreated sewage into Alewife Brook. Your voice matters. Unable to attend the Listening Session Zoom meeting on April 3rd?Please provide a written comment to mgomez@somervillema.gov: […]
MassDEP Calls for Improvements for Alewife Brook
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued a new Water Quality Variance for Alewife Brook. The new Water Quality Variance still allows discharges of untreated sewage into the Brook. However, MassDEP’s Water Quality Variance now includes some measures to reduce the harmful effects of untreated sewage pollution. Thanks to your comments and MassDEP’s hard work, […]