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Massport says Hanscom development addresses need but residents resist

June 9, 2023

Massport regards the proposed North Airfield Development, adding 27 hangars to Hanscom, as a response to existing demand, according to an email sent to The Concord Bridge in response to questions. Currently,

Letter: Carbon emissions is key reason for Hanscom opponents

June 2, 2023

Some recent Bridge coverage of local opposition to the proposed expansion of Hanscom has failed, I believe, to identify clearly the main reason why opposition to this airfield expansion is so strong.

Hanscom Field pollution and noise draws ire

May 23, 2023

Seemingly everyone agrees that the air traffic at Hanscom Field creates noise and pollution. How to measure and remediate the noise, and decrease pollution has no immediate answer. The proposed addition of

Letter: Speak your piece on the future of Hanscom

May 19, 2023

There is a large proposal for expansion of land area, airplane hangars and other infrastructure at Hanscom Field which will serve to enhance the convenience of private jet users, at the expense

Letter: Hanscom project cancels out community climate efforts

March 23, 2023

Massport recently announced a project that would triple the private jet hangar capacity at Hanscom Field. There has been no consensus regarding what increase in luxury jet traffic will result, but at

Local officials seek electric planes, other changes, to reduce Hanscom expansion impact

March 10, 2023

State Sen. Mike Barrett and state Rep. Simon Cataldo are among 34 officials who are calling on Massport to minimize the environmental impact of 27 hangers proposed for Hanscom Field. Included in

Letter: The high carbon cost of private air travel at Hanscom

February 16, 2023

Private jet travel is an incredibly carbon-intensive activity, and it constitutes a significant and growing portion of operations at Hanscom. The Environmental Notification Form for the North Airfield Development claims that the

Hanscom proposal would add 27 hangars; Concord keeps close watch

February 7, 2023

Are big changes headed to Hanscom? A proposal involving land swaps and leasing, and construction of new hangars and ramps, a road, and access to the taxiway at Hanscom is on the