Mastodawn

Folks in Boston (commercial or residential), did you know that you could switch to community electric service? All while saving a bit of cash, punching up at Eversource, AND making use of more renewable (climate-friendly) sources of power?
More info here:
https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/community-choice-electricity
I just heard about the program, so it occurred to me that you might not know about it either. Let's go!
#climate #energy #BosPoli #Boston #MA

Boston Community Choice Electricity

Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE) is a City of Boston program providing residents and businesses with affordable renewable energy. Over 200,000 Boston households and businesses are currently enrolled, saving residents an average of $200 each year.

Boston.gov

ts 🚇Jun 3

At least 16 officers have left their jobs recently, following a revelation that they were using license plate readers like Flock to stalk ex-partners or romantic interests. Shocking.

https://truthout.org/articles/resistance-to-flock-cameras-and-police-surveillance-is-exploding/

https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/

Boston, we have them here:

https://maps.deflock.org/?lat=42.3388&lng=-71.0474&zoom=11.00

Noting that DeFlock can be .org or .me since both direct you here. Have people organized a DeFlock Boston yet? I believe some neighbors have been fighting Flock.

#BosPoli #MAPoli #Boston #greaterBoston #MA

Resistance to Flock Cameras and Police Surveillance Is Exploding

Backlash to Flock cameras and AI systems is exploding after scandals, including police using the tech to stalk women.

Truthout

Tyler Simonds May 28

Boston.
Massachusetts.
What do we make of Mayor Wu shutting down the office of green infrastructure? While there is certainly work to do in the private sector, I feel disappointed considering she looks to have also pumped the brakes on common sense transportation work. (And I’ve heard from multiple sources that this is true.)
#BosPoli #climate #MAPoli #news #transportation #water #Boston #MA

Jonathan Kamens 86 47 May 3

I was excited to learn, thanks to a flyer at my door, that #DanielLander is challenging #Massachusetts State Senator #WillBrownsberger.
I was once a Brownsberger fan, but my enthusiasm waned as his progressivism did. My last straw was his refusal to support the unionization of legislature staff.
I don't know if Lander can beat him, but Brownsberger needs to feel heat from the left.
#politics #USPol #MAPoli #BosPoli #Boston #BostonMA #BelmontMA #WatertownMA #CambridgeMA
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2026/4/11/lander-endorsement-mass-alliance/

Statewide Progressive Coalition Endorses Daniel Lander’s Senate Bid | News | The Harvard Crimson

Daniel A. Lander ’14 picked up his first major endorsement in the state Senate race this week, as Mass Alliance — a coalition of labor unions and progressive advocacy groups — backed his bid to unseat incumbent William N. Brownsberger ’78.

ts 🚇May 3

Hard, yes, and an exciting time to be in Massachusetts. People are doing great work here. And our governor may not win her election this fall, so we can push for real, positive change now. (Like shutting down Hanscom.)

To the extent that you can, we need you to be involved! Whether that's making public art, helping with LUCE, calling your rep's office on a regular basis, or something else, it matters.

I'm excited to consider Andrea James for governor.

#art #BosPoli #MAPoli #Massachusetts

Dave Nathanson May 1

It’s #STFUfriday!

When cops ask you questions, ask for a lawyer and then STFU:

- I am not discussing how I’m doing or where I’m going.

- Am I free to leave?

- I am not answering any questions.

- If they ask to search anything: "I do not consent to a search."

- I want to talk to a lawyer.

MA legislative briefing May 6 on joint venture, the idea that you're guilty of murder if you're present when someone else pulls the trigger. See link.

#MApoli #BosPoli #LawFedi
https://www.wearejointventureinc.org/events

Events — We Are Joint Venture, Inc.

We Are Joint Venture, Inc.

audrina Apr 26

City of Boston 2027 budget hearings this week that The Public can *and should* submit comments about--either in person, written or on video.The city is proposing to eliminate grant funding in several categories: April 27, community garden-related funding, May 1, arts/ culture-related funding.
#BosPoli #boston #budget #arts #environment #education
https://www.boston.gov/public-notices?title=FY27+Budget&field_contact_target_id%5B%5D=441

Public notices

Boston.gov

Dave Nathanson Apr 25

RE: https://mastodon.social/@eff/116467123144167468

This bill is in the Senate now. It passed the house. MA folk, write your State Senator to oppose.

#MApoli #BosPoli #Massachusetts

audrina Apr 18

if elected representatives can't make it to community cleanup events, for #EarthDay or otherwise, they should *at least* send their staff. WHAT are we paying them for?
#BosPoli #MaPoli #eastboston

ts 🚇Apr 15

Apparently some good transportation news for greater Boston. Let’s go!!

https://thebostonweekly.com/boston-boosts-bus-reliability-and-speed-with-new-efforts/

More freedom from car dependency 💪

#BosPoli #MAPoli #transportation #Boston #greaterBoston #MA