"I think the community was worried that it was too close to theresidential section of the neighborhood," the Boston RedevelopmentAuthority explains. "and they were worried about environmentalimpacts and noise." The BRA tells GlobeSt.com that some of theconcern was focused on the number of trips that might go in and outof the space.
The opposition was reportedly pushed by State House Senator JackHart. The discontent was enough to cause Mayor Menino to reconsiderother options for the helipad. Sen. Hart's office did not respondto GlobeSt.com inquiries by deadline.
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