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State officials reject environmental impact review of Hanscom Airport expansion∙ Boston Globe ∙ Sabrina Shankman ∙ 6/26/2024
‘Magical thinking’: hopes for sustainable jet fuel not realistic, report finds ∙ The Guardian ∙ Oliver Milman ∙ 5/14/2024
Developers Greenwashing Private Jet Expansion ∙ Boston Herald ∙ Chuck Collins ∙ 5/4/2024
New Englanders are fighting against new infrastructure for carbon-intensive billionaire travel. If they win, the significance could be global ∙ Fortune ∙ Chuck Collins ∙ 11/14/2023
Fifth-Grader Takes on the Powerful Climate-Polluting Private Jet Set ∙ Inequality ∙ Kalea Foo ∙ 10/17/2023
Climate Activists warn Hanscom Airfield expansion will worsen private jet emissions ∙ GBH News ∙ 10/4/2023
Advocates press Healey to scrap Hanscom expansion ∙ CommonWealth Magazine ∙ State House News Service ∙ Sam Drysdale; Republished in CommonWealth Magazine, NBC Boston, WBZ ∙ 10/3/2023
Billionaires are responsible for large amounts of climate pollution from Hanscom, a new report finds ∙ Boston Globe∙ David Abel ∙ 10/3/2023
Massport’s plan to expand private jet space at Hanscom is a climate debacle ∙ Boston Globe ∙ Scot Lehigh ∙ 9/29/2023
I used to ride private planes. Now I’d rather get arrested protesting them ∙ The Guardian ∙ 7/20/2023 ∙ Abigail Disney
Private jets are a climate disaster. Hanscom shouldn't allow more ∙ WBUR Cognoscenti ∙ Sabine Von Mering ∙ 6/5/2023
Two Really Dumb Things We Might Be Able to Stop: Private jetports, fracked gas pipelines—the zombie projects of the fossil fuel era ∙ Bill McKibben ∙ 5/25/2023
Plan to expand hangar space for private jets at Hanscom sparks concerns about surge in climate pollution ∙ Boston Globe ∙ David Abel ∙ 5/20/2023
Recent Highlights
Plan to expand airport for private jets runs into new Massachusetts climate law · Sarah Shemkus · Energy News Network · 12/18/24
Rally held in Concord as climate change protesters arrested at Hanscom Field appear in court · Ryan Breslin · Channel 25 Boston · 10/9/24
Op-Ed: Massport must cancel private jet expansion · Chuck Collins & Corinne Doud · Boston Herald · 10/4/24
Falcons users emit 500 times more CO2 per year into the atmosphere than average citizen ∙ El Mundo ∙ Ricardo F. Colmenero∙ 11/11/24
‘Used like taxis’: Soaring private jet flights drive up climate-heating emissions ∙ The Guardian ∙ Damian Carrington ∙ 11/7/24
Billionaires Spew More CO2 Pollution In 90 Minutes Than Average Person In A Lifetime ∙ The Real News Network ∙ 10/28/24
Rally held in Concord as climate change protesters arrested at Hanscom Field appear in court · Ryan Breslin · Channel 25 Boston · 10/9/24
Opinion: Massport must cancel private jet expansion · Chuck Collins & Corinne Doud · Boston Herald · 10/4/24
Regulators urged to reject Hanscom expansion · Statehouse Reporter · Christian M. Wade · 8/27/24
Published also in The Eagle-Tribune & Andover Townsman
Deep Dive: Massachusetts Carbon Emissions Forced Up by Airport Expansion · Extinction Rebellion Boston · 8/26/24
Hanscom private jet expansion threatens Walden Pond, Minute Man Park, and nearby national landmarks · CBS Sunday Morning · Douglas Brinkley · 8/25/24
Deep Dive: Massachusetts Carbon Emissions Forced Up by Airport Expansion · Extinction Rebellion Boston · 8/26/24
Legislation Takes Aim at Hanscom Hangar Expansion Project∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Erin Tiernan ∙ 7/22/2024
Wide-Ranging Requirements in Supplemental Report on Hangars’ Impact ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 7/16/2024
Hangar Developers Moving Forward with Supplemental Impact Report ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 7/15/2024
State officials reject environmental impact review of Hanscom Airport expansion∙ Boston Globe ∙ Sabrina Shankman ∙ 6/26/2024
“Not Adequate” State Wants More From Developers on Hanscom Expansion ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Erin Tiernan ∙ 6/24/2024
Legislators want new Hanscom report, calling first 'cavalier' on environmental impacts ∙ WGBH ∙ Sarah Betancourt ∙ 6/17/2024
Hanscom Opponents Look to Healey, new Massport CEO to Stop Expansion ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Erin Tiernan ∙ 6/17/2024
Letter to the Editor: Why Was the Forum on Hanscom Impact Changed? ∙ Bedford Citizen - opinion ∙ Sue Swanson ∙ 6/10/2024
Ferry tales? Residents, activists blast Hanscom developer’s ‘inaccurate’ claims ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Erin Tiernan ∙ 6/9/2024
Letter to the editor: Hanscom developers “shut out the public’s feedback” ∙ Lexington Observer ∙ Jamie McGonagill ∙ 6/6/2024
More Stories
Inequality and Climate Change ∙ Dollars and Sense ∙ Arthur MacEwan ∙ 1/24/24
How to stop private jet expansion at Hanscom (or anywhere) ∙ The Climate Minute ∙ Massachusetts Climate Action Network ∙ 11/8/2023
Should Hanscom accept more private jet traffic? A new report explains who is flying where. ∙ The Climate Minute ∙ Massachusetts Climate Action Network ∙ 11/1/2023
The Barrett Report: Story on Hanscom & grassroots efforts ∙ Senator Mike Barrett ∙ 9/16/23
Grassroots effort best chance at blocking Hanscom Field expansion for private jets, advocates say ∙ MassterList ∙ Erin Tiernan ∙ Note: MassterList is a newsletter from the Statehouse News Service that reports on events at the Statehouse. ∙ 9/20/2023
Stories by Topic
Massachusetts Legislative Efforts, Summer 2024
Mass. prides itself on being a leader on climate issues. So what happened to the climate bill? ∙ The Boston Globe ∙ Sabrina Shankman ∙ 8/5/24
Legislation takes aim at Hanscom hangar expansion ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Erin Tiernan ∙ 7/22/24
Hanscom Developers’ DEIR
(Draft Environmental Impact Report), developers submitted on 3/15/24 and MEPA responded on 6/21/24
Regulators urged to reject Hanscom expansion · Christian M. Wade · State House Reporter · 8/27/24
State officials reject environmental impact review of Hanscom Airport expansion Boston Globe ∙ Sabrina Shankman ∙ 6/26/24
State Official Details Flaws in Hangars’ Environmental Impact Report ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 6/24/2024
Legislators want new Hanscom report, calling first 'cavalier' on environmental impacts ∙ WGBH ∙ Sarah Betancourt ∙ 6/17/2024
As Report Nears Completion, Hanscom Hangar Developer Provides Details ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 2/21/2024
Environmental impact report on Hanscom expansion will get sneak peek ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Anne O’Connor ∙ 1/17/2024
Hanscom Environmental Impact Report Now Targeted for Winter ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 11/28/2023
National Trust’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
Designation given to Minute Man Park & Walden – due to private jet expansion at Hanscom, 5/1/24:
In Wildness Is the Preservation of the World ∙ The Atlantic ∙ Jeffrey Goldberg ∙ 6/10/2024
Endangered Historic Places announcement warns against Hanscom expansion ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Laurie O’Neill ∙ 5/1/24
These Massachusetts landmarks made a new list of the ‘most endangered sites’ in the US ∙ Boston Globe ∙ Tanya Alanez ∙ 5/1/2024
My Turn: Sign the National Trust petition to fight Hanscom expansion ∙ Anne Sobol ∙ Lincoln Squirrel ∙ 5/1/2024
Flooding, bacteria, hostility: So much for Walden Pond’s tranquility ∙ Boston Globe ∙ by William J. Kole ∙ 7/22/24
“Walden and nearby Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord made the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s latest list of America’s 11 most endangered historic sites…Walden, the trust said this spring, is threatened by a major proposed expansion of Hanscom Field airport, which ‘could significantly increase private jet traffic, leading to increased noise, vehicular traffic, and negative environmental and climate impacts.
Hanscom Tarmac Protest by XR Boston, 4/21/24:
Climate Change Activists Protest New Private Jet Expansion at Massachusetts Airport ∙ CBS News, WBZ ∙ 4/21/2024
Climate Activists Disrupt Private Flights at Hanscom Airfield, Protesting Proposed Expansion ∙ XR Boston ∙ 4/20/2024
Historic Tax Credits for Developers’ Old Navy Hangar, 2024
Corey Provides Personal Perspective on “Historic” Navy Hangar’s Role ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 5/14/2024
Commission Says Hangar Project Unworthy of Historic Tax Credits ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 4/2/2024
Commission Says Hangar Project Unworthy of Historic Tax Credits ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 4/2/2024
State Street Protest at Leerink’s Office, 12/7/23
Climate activists protest at office of Hanscom developer ∙ CommonWealth Magazine ∙ Bhaamati Borkhetaria ∙ 12/7/2023
Jim and Marjorie Show Protests, 2024
Healey’s BPL Visit Draws Picket Over Massport Private-Jet Plan ∙ Fenway News ∙ Leslie Pond ∙ 4/2024
February 2024 Episode: Skip to the 1:24.45 time stamp to hear Roger Rosen’s question on how the private jet expansion project at Hanscom is in contradiction to our state’s climate goals and Gov. Healey’s response.
January 2024 Episode: Our friends from Extinction Rebellion Boston got on the air and asked Governor Healey “Why is taxpayer money funding fossil fuel development while MA allows massive private jet buildouts?”
See more information about these protests at our event page here.
State House Rally, 10/2/23
Bedford Residents Encouraged after Rally Opposing Jet Expansion ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 10/10/2023
Private jets, public interest: Clash over bid to expand Hanscom space ∙ Boston Globe ∙ Various Authors ∙ 10/7/2023
Lincolnites were out in force at State House on Oct 2 ∙ Boston Herald ∙ Trish O’Hagan and Alex Chatfield ∙ 10/5/2023
New England Climate Activists Press for No New Private Jet Infrastructure ∙ Common Dreams ∙ 10/4/2023 ∙ Chuck Collins
Protesters say private jet expansion at Hanscom Field would harm the planet for the benefit of billionaires ∙ Lexington Observer ∙ 10/3/2023 ∙ Lauren Feeney
Tracking New England’s top private jet travelers ∙ Axios Boston ∙ Mike Deehan ∙ 10/3/2023
Coalition to stop private jet expansion comes to Beacon Hill ∙ WGBH ∙ Bob Seay ∙ 10/2/2023
Advocates ask Healey to prevent planned private jet hangars at Hanscom Field ∙ Boston Herald ∙ Matthew Medsger ∙ 10/2/2023
Nearly half of private flights from Hanscom last less than an hour, study shows ∙ WBUR ∙ Andrea Perdomo-Hernandez ∙ 10/2/2023
Summer Standouts, 2023
Foes of Private Jets Resume Their Protest Thursday ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 7/19/2023
Letters to the Editor
Massport CEO might want to think again about ‘green’ airline fuel ∙ Letters to the Editor from SPJE members, Boston Globe ∙ 11/11/24
Mothers Out Front Opposed to the Proposed Private Jet Expansion Project ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Kay Aubrey ∙ 2/28/2024
Environmental Impacts of Jets at Hanscom ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Christopher O’Keefe ∙ 2/23/2024
Private Jet Flights Risk the Environment ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Kay Aubrey ∙ 12/8/2023
Carbon emissions is key reason for Hanscom opponents ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Bob Andrews ∙ 6/2/2023
Speak your piece on the future of Hanscom ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Mark Gailus ∙ 5/19/2023
Hanscom project cancels out community climate efforts ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Neil Rasmussen ∙ 3/23/2023
Bedford Mothers Out Front Say “No” to Hanscom Hangar Project ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Carol Kelly ∙ 2/16/2023
The high carbon cost of private air travel at Hanscom ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Laura Davis ∙ 2/16/2023
Private plane rental is ‘questionable service’ ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Mark L. Murphy ∙ 2/16/2023
Focus on Concord’s needs ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Martha Weaver ∙ 2/16/2023
Hartwell Farms Residents Oppose Hanscom North Airfield Development ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Richard Baughman ∙ 2/14/2023
Disturbed by Hanscom private jet story ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Ira N. Goldman ∙ 2/2/2023
Local Stories
2024
Activists keep heat on Hanscom with new faith-based resolutions against expansion ∙ Lexington Observer ∙ 11/21/24
My Turn: Climate bill gives hope to opponents of Hanscom Expansion Lincoln Squirrel ∙ Alex Chatfield, Trish O’Hagan, Lara Sullivan, and Kati Winchell ∙ 11/21/24
Forum: The largest proposed greenhouse gas emissions project in Massachusetts ∙ Carlisle Mosquito ∙ Dan Cook ∙ 6/12/2024
Navy Reports on Continuing Efforts to Restore Contaminated Land ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 4/2/2024
Hanscom Airfield Expansion Project Is A Threat to Climate ∙Webster Times ∙ Gary Frank ∙ 3/29/2024
Hangar Project Foes Say Fuel Deliveries Point to More Jet Flights ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 3/7/2024
Updated Hanscom expansion plans reduces new hangars to 17 ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Anne O’Connor ∙ 2/21/2024
2023
Developer Confirms Hangar Project Shrinkage; Opponents Unimpressed ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 11/28/2023
Aircraft Emissions Study Hinges on Supplemental Funding [says HFAC] ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 11/28/2023
Developer Confirms Hangar Project Shrinkage; Opponents Unimpressed ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 10/18/2023
Hanscom expansion faces more opposition ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Anne O’Connor ∙ 10/16/2023
Concord, Bedford, Lincoln and Lexington press governor to stop Hanscom expansion ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Celeste Katz Marston ∙ 8/29/2023
Concord taps outside help for Hanscom fight ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Celeste Katz Marston ∙ 8/15/2023
FAA wants your input on Hanscom noise ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Anne O’Connor ∙ 8/14/2023
Select Board Calls for FAA to Improve Noise Metrics, Response ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 8/7/2023
Mitchell Reviews Bedford’s Many Issues with Hanscom Hangars Plan ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 7/20/2023
Local Groups Opposing Hanscom Hanger Expansion Recommend Webinar ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Corinne Doud ∙ 6/16/2023
Coalition Assembling to Combat Proposed Hanscom Hangar Project ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 5/25/2023
Hanscom Area Towns (HATS) Committee Reconvenes ∙ Lexington Observer ∙ Julie McCay Turner ∙ 5/25/2023
Hanscom Field pollution and noise draws ire ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Anne O’Connor ∙ 5/23/2023
Hanscom Field Advisory Commission to Meet on May 16 ∙ Lexington Observer ∙ Julie McCay Turner ∙ 5/11/2023
Historically, More Hanscom Hangars Don’t Mean Fewer Jets, HFAC Chair Says ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 4/20/2023
Environmentalist exhorts Concord audience to combat climate change ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Laurie O’Neill ∙ 4/13/2023
Hanscom Field Advisory Commission to meet on April 18 at 7 p.m. ∙ Lexington Observer ∙ Julie McCay Turner ∙ 4/13/2023
[HFAC] Commission to Scrutinize Individual Aspects of Hangar Proposal ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 3/23/2023
Hanscom Field Advisory Commission to meet via Zoom on Tuesday, March 21 ∙ Lexington Observer ∙ Julie McCay Turner ∙ 3/19/2023
[HFAC] Commission Chair Wonders If Silicon Bank Relates to Hanscom Project ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 3/16/2023
Local officials seek electric planes, other changes, to reduce Hanscom expansion impact ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Anne O’Connor & Jennifer Lord Paluzzi ∙ 3/10/2023
Community Conversation: Civic Engagement Draws Good Crowd, Good Discussion ∙ Lexington Observer ∙ Julie McCay Turner ∙ 3/10/2023
Lexingtonians voice concerns over proposed Hanscom development as MEPA issues certificate ∙ Lexington Observer ∙ Julie McCay Turner ∙ 3/2/2023
MEPA site visit and Zoom session for development at Hanscom Field ∙ Lexington Observer ∙ Julie McCay Turner ∙ 3/2/2023
State Agency Wants Developer to Consider Fewer Hangars ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 2/28/2023
Some Activists, Officials Call for Banning Fossil Fuels in New Hangars ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 02/22/23
Town Submits Widespread Reactions, Recommendations on Hangar Plan ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 02/16/23
Area residents and officials protest Hanscom expansion proposal∙ The Lincoln Squirrel ∙ 02/12/23
‘Fuel Farm’ Planned for New Hanscom Hangar Complex ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 02/07/23
Environmentalist exhorts Concord audience to combat climate change ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Laurie O’Neill ∙ 02/07/23
Hanscom proposal would add 27 hangars; Concord keeps close watch ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Anne O’Connor ∙ 02/07/23
Developers propose big expansion at Hanscom Field ∙ The Lincoln Squirrel ∙ 02/05/23
Proposed Hangar Project Sparks Regional Concerns ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 02/03/23
Community Announcement: MEPA site visit and Zoom session for development at Hanscom Field ∙ Lexington Observer ∙ Julie McCay Turner ∙ 2/2/2023
Agency to Host Site Visit, Remote ‘Consultation’ on Hanscom Proposal ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 02/01/23
Massport Official on Hangar Plan: We’ve Only Just Begun ∙ Bedford Citizen∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 01/30/23
Window Opens for Public Comments on Massive Hangar Proposal ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 1/26/2023
Private jet rentals take off at Hanscom ∙ Concord Bridge ∙ Anne O’Connor ∙ 1/24/2023
North Airfield Hangar Space Proposal Exceeds 495,000 Square Feet ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 01/16/23
FAA Call for Public Comment Closes Tuesday RE Land Swap at Hanscom Field ∙ Lexington Observer ∙ Julie McCay Turner ∙ 1/13/2023
2022 and earlier
According to Massport New North Airfield Development Will Not Include Fueling ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 6/22/2022
Massport Awards Contract to North Airfield Ventures, LLC, for new Facility off Hartwell Road ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 6/16/2022
Navy Hangar Owner, Massport Negotiating Land Swap ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 7/2/2021
GSA Announces that Bedford Hangar Sale has been Completed ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ 6/3/2019
Private Jets & Their Impacts: News Stories & Studies
There are a host of studies and news stories on private jets and their impacts,
so much so that they have their own page!
Check them out here.