MetroWest Climate Solutions to host Massachusetts Legislative update Community Content MetroWest Climate Solutions recently announced it will host a Climate Legislation Update featuring State Sen. Michael J. Barrett, D-Third Middlesex District, at 4 p.m. Jan. 24 via Zoom. Barrett will offer an update on Massachusetts climate legislation at the start of a new legislative session and his view of what the state and region need to do to address the "growing threats" from changing climate. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, moderated by Chris Stix. Stix is a founder of MetroWest Climate Solutions and he is a senior fellow at the Conservation Law Foundation focusing on transitioning the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from greenhouse gas generated by natural gas consumption and leaks.