Stories & Letters:
First-hand experiences of what living under a flight path is like.
Fair Skies Nation members describe the affects of airplane pollution and noise
Fair Skies Nation members describe the affects of airplane pollution and noise We occasionally ask members of our Fair Skies Nation Facebook group how they are affected by airplane pollution and noise. Here are some recent comments: "A disaster here in West Cambridge,...
Letter sent to Senators McConnell and Schumer on behalf of 20 organizations in favor of fair air traffic distribution
Plane Sense 4 LI sends letter to Senators McConnell and Schumer on behalf of 20 organizations in favor of fair air traffic distribution
The noise doesn’t bother me. So, what’s the problem?
The noise doesn't bother me. So, what's the problem? "I don't really hear the noise. It's not a problem for me - therefore, it's not a problem, right?" WRONG. "I grew up in Western New York, about 15 miles from Love Canal, a superfund site in Niagara Falls, NY....
Milton resident expresses multiple concerns over seemingly non-stop flights over home
Milton resident expresses multiple concerns over seemingly non-stop flights over home After days of 20+ hours of being under siege, a Milton resident submitted this complaint to Massport: When: Sunday June 3, 2018, 07:24 AM Plane info: ENY3790, 1700 feet For weeks the...
Massport and FAA allow Milton and Dorchester residents 16 sleeping hours in a week
Massport and FAA allow Milton and Dorchester residents 16:19 minutes sleeping hours in a week For those of you who are reading this in a sleep deprived state, that is an average of about 2.5 hours of plane-free sleep per night, for a week straight. Last week, from...
Suzanne Knight presents citizen recommendations to MCAC Aviation Subcommittee
Milton resident Suzanne Knight presents recommendations to Massport Community Advisory Committee,?Aviation Subcommittee The mission of the Massport CAC is to be the the voice of communities impacted by Massport operations. Recommendations presented at November 14th...
JP resident: I need firing range ear muffs to sleep
Jamaica Plain resident needs firing range ear muffs for sleeping I recently ordered firing range ear muffs for when planes wake me up at 5:15am and begin their non stop violence above my house. This morning I had the opportunity to try them. The good news: they...
That time Governor Baker sent the worst canned response letter ever
Excessive airplane noise, pollution, and sleep deprivation warrants lousy canned response from Governor Baker.
I would like to sleep but I can’t – by Clara, age 5
Do you think all of the pollution that these constant planes dump on my house and school has anything to do with all of the times I get pneumonia?
Milton resident asks for Governor Baker to address plane noise and health issues
Dear Governor Baker: I am writing to ask your assistance in coordinating federal, state and local efforts to address noise issues at Logan Airport.
My beautiful property is now a nightmare of sleep deprivation
My beautiful property is now a nightmare of sleep deprivation Shared by:?Mary O?Connor, Roslindale, MA I moved to Roslindale around 3 years ago after living 22 years in San Francisco. I did a gut renovation with central AC and a fireplace, two large porches and a huge...
Milton resident implores Governor Baker to appoint Massport board member who cares about citizens
An open letter to Governor Baker: I live in Milton, MA, under 4R, a satellite based sky highway. I moved to my home in 2005. Living in Milton, 10 miles from the airport, I expected a certain amount of plane traffic. I got the expected amount through around 2013. In...
