Just over a year ago, Hurricane Harvey crashed into the Texas coastline, pummeling Houston and dropping a record 60 inches of rain on the Lone Star State. When all was said and done, 103 people lost their lives, and damage estimates topped $125 billion. Harvey kicked off a series of catastrophic hurricanes in 2017, and…
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2018
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Oct 28
2016
2016
Superstorm Sandy: A Near-Miss for New England and Lessons Learned for the Future
Tomorrow marks the fourth Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. On October 29, 2012, Sandy ripped through the East Coast, generating storm surge, flooding, and wind damage across 24 states. The storm claimed more than 70 lives – the majority from drowning and fallen trees. Those of us in New England watched in horror as the storm…
Oct 20
2016
2016
Boston: Yes on 5 Could Mean More Housing, Parks, and Historic Resources
VOTE YES ON 5 The hype for November 8 revolves primarily around the Presidential Election, but for Bostonians, Election Day also means you get to cast a vote on important local issues that could directly impact you and your neighborhood. One such issue is The Community Preservation Act (CPA), which will be question 5 on…