Media and Press
GBH Greater Boston Interview with Adam Reilly
For decades, East Boston activists have clashed with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) as they’ve fought against air and noise pollution from Logan Airport. When Massport announced it was looking for a new CEO, East Boston residents and activists wanted a say in who would fill the role. Sandra Nijjar, a member of Mothers Out Front and Founder of the East Boston Community Soup Kitchen, and John Walkey, Director of Climate Justice at Greet Roots and a board member of Airport Impact Relief, Inc. joined Adam Reilly to share their criteria for the ideal candidate.
February 7, 2024
An event was held last Friday commemorating Logan Airport’s 100th Anniversary and the modernization of Terminal E; however, some people believe that there is no reason to be celebrating. While this event drew the attendance of elected officials like Governor Maura Healey and Mayor Michelle Wu, it also drew criticism and protest from activist groups.
October 18, 2023
AIR, Inc. and Logan Community Clean Air Coalition seek their dream candidate for Massport CEO
In response to Massport’s search for a new CEO, the Logan Community Clean Air Coalition and AIR, Inc. have seized the opportunity to create and share our description of the ideal candidate for the position, from the perspective of East Boston residents.
January 2, 2024
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GBH News: Why did activists protest Logan Airport's 100 year anniversary?
East Boston residents and activists are calling attention to the pollution and environmental impacts caused by Logan Airport.
October 19, 2023
WCVB: Boston celebrates century of aviation at Logan, expansion of Terminal E
Four new gates and 100 years of aviation history were celebrated Friday at Boston Logan International Airport.
State and local officials gathered for an afternoon ceremony celebrating the Terminal E expansion, which opened without fanfare in August.
October 13, 2023
East Boston environmental activists meet with state regulators
On Tuesday, December 12, environmental activists from East Boston’s Logan Community Clean Air Coalition met with state regulators, environmental justice lawyers, and the city of Boston to discuss flaws in the environmental review system for Logan International Airport. Members of Massport’s leadership were also in attendance.
January 9, 2024
To Curb Traffic, Don’t Build Roads
A common and justified gripe among East Boston residents of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences is our neighborhood’s relentless traffic. Situated at the juncture of two major highways and surrounded on three sides by the largest transportation facility in the Greater Boston area, Eastie is consistently and frustratingly choked with automobiles…With this constant community irritation as a backdrop, it is all the more bewildering and saddening that some of our neighbors are backing Cargo Ventures’ (CV) attempt to take the waterfront along Chelsea Creek to build a road for yet more heavy traffic to make its way to and from Logan Airport.
December 6, 2023
