Thu April 15, 2021 - Northeast Edition
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The Green Line Extension under construction next to a Lowell Line commuter rail train, seen from the Cross Street overpass in East Somerville on Oct. 1, 2020. (Mass.Streetsblog.org photo)
On March 31, President Biden outlined a proposal for a $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan, a sweeping stimulus package designed to rebuild the nation s infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote affordable access to opportunity.
The plan includes more than $115 billion for roads and bridges, along with spending $85 billion for transit services and $80 billion on intercity rail.
Many details remain to be worked out through negotiations and debates in Congress, but here is a quick look at what that kind of money could buy for Massachusetts:
THE Isle of Wight Council is to develop a litter and fly tipping action plan to tackle the growing problem of fly-tipping on the Island. The new approach includes a proposal for a task and finish group with cross party representation of councillors. The aim is to develop a strategy and a two-year rolling plan to crackdown on fly-tip and littering and increase enforcement action against culprits. On Sunday, Cllr Cameron Palin lamented fly tipping in East Cowes after spotting rubbish dumped at three separate locations. Cllr Steve Hastings, cabinet member for heritage, waste and environment, said: “There is absolutely no excuse for fly-tipping and littering it is illegal and seriously detrimental to the environment.
A FRESHWATER tyre manufacturer has helped to restore the natural beauty of Briddlesford Woods. The nature reserve home to a number of rare species, including hazel dormice and red squirrels had been the subject of illegal fly-tipping in recent months. Chris Plant and his team at Tyres of Wight stepped in on Thursday (December 17) to clear the debris for free. Wildlife Charity People s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES), which has owned Briddlesford Woods since 1992, said: Rubbish was being dumped on our ancient woodland reserve in Briddlesford.
The Tyres of Wight team, led by Chris Plant (right). This damages the site, costs money to dispose and looks awful.