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2025-10-03Tufts University Researcher Reports High Air Pollution in Hanscom-Area Towns
Hanscom Field. JENNY STEWART PHOTO This story has been changed to reflect that the air quality study has been published and is available. A recent research project 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. Neelakshi Hudda -
2025-10-01Impacts of Aviation Emissions on Air Quality Near Hanscom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts – Results of a Two-Season Monitoring Campaign
A comprehensive study measuring ultrafine particles, lead, and other air pollutants from aviation emissions at Hanscom Field across four surrounding Massachusetts towns. The study found that UFP concentrations were up to two-fold higher at downwind sites and often exceeded WHO guidelines, with the highest impacts in Bedford and Lexington. -
Researcher Probes Ultrafine Particles’ Ties to Airfield Activity
Researchers have identified concentrations of ultrafine particles in Bedford neighborhoods that may be connected to aircraft operations at Hanscom Field. Dr. Neelakshi Hudda, a research assistant professor in civil and environmental engineering at Tufts University, shared preliminary findings at a virtual meeting of the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission on Tuesday. The health implications are uncertain, -
Massport Sound Insulation Program
For updated information on Logan’s current Residential Sound Insulation Program, please click here. While Massport cannot eliminate noise at its source, the effects have been reduced through one of the most extensive sound insulation programs in the country. Massport’s Residential Sound Insulation Program to date has treated 11,000 dwelling units, including 5,500 homes and 36 schools. -
Boston/Logan Airport (Massport) Residential Sound Insulation Program
The Residential Sound Insulation Program https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/about-logan/noise-abatement/sound-insulation-program/ OVERVIEW The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has initiated a voluntary Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP) to provide treatment of eligible properties to mitigate the effects of aircraft noise for properties surrounding Boston Logan International Airport (Logan). Massport is beginning with a 10 home Pilot Program to -
Massport Logo
This image shows the official logo of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), featuring a stylized airplane graphic above the organization's name on a blue background. Massport is the public authority that operates Boston Logan International Airport and other transportation facilities in Massachusetts. -
2023-05-23Boston Logan International Airport Noise or Flight Path Boundary Map
A Google Maps screenshot showing a blue polygon boundary drawn around Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in East Boston, Massachusetts, extending over Boston Harbor toward Winthrop and Deer Island. The map includes visible labels for Boston Logan International Airport, surrounding neighborhoods, and landmarks such as Castle Island and Deer Island Light. -
FAA New England Region Boston Area Communities Public Information Workshop Zoom Webinar
A recorded Zoom webinar for the Boston Area Communities Public Information Workshop featuring FAA New England Region officials and aviation industry representatives, including Colleen D'Alessandro (FAA Regional Administrator), Richard Doucette and Veronda Johnson (FAA Environmental Protection Specialists), Barrett Brown (FAA Boston TRACON Operations Manager), Steve Sulprizio and Flavio Leo (MassPort), Heidi Williams (NBAA), Steve Phillips (Cape Air), and Lee Brown (JetBlue). This event is unrelated to Sea-Tac Airport and pertains to FAA noise and environmental matters in the Boston/New England region.