Climate bill draws from Brookline's fossil fuel infrastructure ban
Wicked Local With the clock ticking down on their session, Massachusetts lawmakers struck a deal last week and passed a sweeping climate bill that would put the state on track to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Included in the bill — now awaiting Gov. Charlie Baker’s action — is a section that would allow towns and cities to opt-in to rules requiring fossil fuel-free new construction. That might sound familiar: More than a year ago, Brookline Town Meeting members approved a similar policy, one that would go on to influence the state legislation. Warrant Article 21 pas...