by Isabella MacKinnon | Feb 12, 2026 | Advisory Board Blog
By Brian Kane and Isabella MacKinnon On the February 2, 2026 episode of CommonWealth Beacon’s “The Codcast,” Pioneer Institute Executive Director Jim Stergios argued that “the T’s spending is off the rails” and called for reinstating a Fiscal and Management Control...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Aug 15, 2025 | Advisory Board Blog
On Monday, the Natick Center Commuter Rail Station on the Framingham/Worcester line re-opened with a ribbon-cutting and dedication from community leaders. The station was upgraded with handicapped-accessible platforms and upgraded infrastructure. Officials also...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Jun 13, 2025 | Advisory Board Blog
Massachusetts General Law Chapter provides for the MBTA to submit its annual budget to the Advisory Board for its independent review. Today Operating Budget Oversight Committee chair Debra Roberts, Stoughton Select Board Vice Chair, presented the report to the...
by Isabella MacKinnon | May 19, 2025 | Advisory Board Blog
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 161a, Section 5 requires the MBTA to submit an annual capital investment plan to the Advisory Board for its review. On May 16, the Advisory Board published its Oversight Report by unanimous vote. In this report, the MBTA Advisory...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Apr 11, 2025 | Advisory Board Blog
On April 10, the Advisory Board attended the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce 2025 Government Affairs Forum, which featured remarks from Speaker of the House. Representative Ronald J. Mariano. The Advisory Board had the distinguished honor to be joined by members...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Apr 11, 2025 | Advisory Board Blog
On April 10, Advisory Board Executive Director Brian Kane testified before the Joint Committee on Transportation in support of House Bill H.53 – An Act Financing Long Term Improvements to Municipal Roads and Bridges. Brian testified alongside the Massachusetts...
