Mike Morales and Paul Bellos wish to address the City Council regarding the ongoing noise issues related to the Bradford Train Station
Minutes
Paul Bellos (84 Laurel Ave.) and Mike Morales (37 Coachman Ln.) reported severe train noise and vibration near Bradford Station and the Beck/MBTA building, stating that since summer 2024 construction completion, noise has been amplified to 90 dB indoors and over 100 dB outdoors, causing health impacts and hearing loss. Mike Morales urged a noise study and mitigation measures. Councilor Tom Sullivan noted the issue has persisted for 40+ years, cited progress toward relocating the MBTA layover site, and proposed state outreach and a site visit. Councilors Diodati, Lewandowski and Michitson discussed ongoing issues and requested a legal review, with mayoral support, on whether Beck’s noise constitutes a major permit modification.
Motion by Councilor Sullivan to send a letter to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Legislative
Delegation, Department of Transportation, MBTA making them aware of two issues 1. the status of
the moving of the Bradford layover station to the area over at Hilldale Avenue 2. to encompass
everything else that was said here tonight in terms of studies that need to be done to determine
whether or not there has been additional impact to the neighborhood as a result of the Beck
development. Also, a letter to Percopio asking him through the Mayor’s office and the City
Solicitor if they would all get together to try to figure out if there is anything can be done
about those issues that may have been caused by the Beck development, Second by Vice President
Michitson
PASSED – Yeas 10, Nays 0, Absent 1 (McGonagle)