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11/24/25
Hanscom Private Jet Expansion Named in Beacon Hill’s Turkeys of the Year
“…if there’s anyone who knows when and how to walk away from a public-relations nightmare, it’s new Massport chief Rich Davey, who survived hellish stints at the T and Boston 2024. His opportunity to stick a fork in another egregious turkey – the scheme to triple Hanscom Field’s private jet capacity drawing massive pushback from area residents, environmentalists and state regulators – is fast approaching, with the developers poised to make another run at it. Do Davey and Healey really give a damn about cutting the greenhouse gases that private jets belch so prolifically? Warns Sen. Michael Barrett: ‘There is no way you can put in a whole bunch of essentially garages for private jets and still claim ever again…to be concerned about climate.’”
-- by Jon Keller, Massterlist.
10/28/25 New Oxfam study
America’s super-rich are running down the planet’s safe climate spaces, says Oxfam
by Jonathan Watts Oct 28, 2025, The Guardian
Exclusive: Data shows the wealthiest 0.1% of the United States burn carbon at 4,000 times the rate of the world’s poorest 10%.
11/17/25
Climate Rollback Bill stalled following storm of opposition
After hundreds of Massachusetts climate advocacy organizations stormed the State House with emails, calls and visits in opposition to Rep. Cusack’s regressive climate bill, which would have gutted hard-won climate laws of several decades, H.4744 stalled in the House Ways & Means Committee on Monday, Nov 17th.
This is an important interim victory, demonstrating the effectiveness and power of speaking out en masse. Kudos to our partner organizations for their swift response, essential action alerts, and incredible mobilizing which resulted in this key achievement.
Looking ahead, the bill is expected to be re-introduced, likely in a redrafted form, early 2026 – at which time the battle will resume. How it evolves will have major impacts on every climate and clean energy initiative and fight – including our campaign to stop private jet expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere, and Massport’s updated charter.
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11.17.25 House punts on sweeping energy bill that would dial back state climate commitments
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11/5/25
Legislators’ Briefing on new SAF report by IPS, with MA-specific findings
Fifty legislators and staffers attended a briefing on an important new report published by the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS): “Barriers to Implementing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Massachusetts” at which climate champion Senator Mike Barrett made salient remarks, setting the political context in which the issue of so-called Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Massachusetts is playing out. To hear Senator Barrett’s remarks and the co-authors’ presentation, click here
For additional details and resources, go to www.spje.org/saf.
10/26/25
Concord's Great Meadows Walk with Sierra Club Mass & SPJE
SPJE & Sierra Club Mass hosted a guided walk at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Concord with world-renowned naturalist Peter Alden and over forty participants. The educational walk was regularly interrupted by loud low flying aircraft, as Great Meadows is located directly under the flight path of Massport-owned Hanscom Field airport. Participants learned how the proposed private jet hangar expansion at Hanscom could generate 6,000 additional flights annually over this valued refuge and actions they could take to stop it.
10/26/25
SPJE State House Rally - An energizing event!
Spirited photoshoot!
Powerful speakers!
Key SAF documents delivered – including:
SPJE’s Sign-On letter urging Governor Healey & MA Legislators to reject so-called Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) policy and subsidies – letter is still open for signing!
We expect that SAFs will be a big part of the developers' next report, the SDEIR (Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report) for the massive proposed luxury private jet hangar expansion at Hanscom - so let's keep the list of signers growing!
To add your organization’s name, email us at info@spje.org or fill out this form
For videos of speakers, links to delivered report & sign-on letter and more, click here
9/30/25
Forum on Hanscom Air Quality Study Update
On September 30th, a forum was held in Bedford focused on a study conducted by Dr. Neelakshi Hudda of Tufts University on ultrafine particles (UFP) and lead concentrations near Massport-owned Hanscom Field civil airport. The Bedford Citizen reported that the study “regarding air quality impacts in the four towns that border Hanscom Field found that there is a high concentration of ultrafine particles (UFP) and airborne lead.” UFPs, through their chemical signatures, are directly linked to the fuel used to operate private jets.
To learn more, see:
Bedford Citizen Article: Tufts University Researcher Reports High Air Pollution in Hanscom-Area Towns
Dr. Hudda’s Air Quality STUDY can be found here: “Impacts of Aviation Emissions on Air Quality Near Hanscom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts,” October 2025
The event was co-sponsored by Bedford League of Women Voters, Bedford Board of Health,
Mothers Out Front Bedford. Lara Sullivan of SPJE gave brief remarks about the status of the proposed private jet hangar expansion at Hanscom.
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Stay poised for Hanscom Developers’ SDEIR report
In June 2024, EEA Secretary Tepper rejected the Hanscom developers’ DEIR (Draft Environmental Impact Report) after receiving over 1,500 public comments, 13,500 petition signatures, and an important independent analysis that refuted the developers’ claims. Tepper instructed the developers to go back to the drawing board to produce an SDEIR (Supplementary DEIR). The SDEIR has not yet been filed.
Visit this home page frequently to stay up to date, and we’ll keep you posted.
SPJE Weekly Standouts in Lexington
Weekly on Tuesday at 8:30am in front of the Lexington Depot
Join members of SPJE in holding signs, talking to passersby, and calling attention to our campaign!
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SPJE Partners and Allies Events
Mon, Dec 8, 7:30-8:40pm - Mothers Out Front Climate resilience starts at home webinar
Many of us want to help repair the climate but aren't sure where to begin in our homes, apartments, and condos.
Join us to learn about our Massachusetts and municipal climate goals – and how YOU can help by shifting off fossil fuels and powering your homes and vehicles with clean electricity. Plug-in cars, induction cooking, electric heat pumps for heating and cooling, solar panels and more — adopting even one can make a difference.
Dec 9, 10, 11 - Mass Power Forward Lobby Days to stop MA Climate Rollback Bill. Sign up to talk with your legislators. RSVP here.
Sat, Dec 13, 9:30-11am: Sustainable Middlesex Presents Carbon Countdown 2025: organized by 350 Mass member Alan Field, hear from Senator Mike Barrett and learn how state programs are backing local climate projects! Get knowledge from experts in the field and network with like-minded individuals who are passionate about combating climate change. Learn more. , online and in-person at Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington.
Wed, Dec 17th, 5:30pm: Better Future Project Holiday Party, 14 Tyler St, Somerville RSVP here.
