Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS)

Overview

Description

The purpose of the Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS) is to coordinate the policies and activities of the four towns that contain Hanscom Field (Bedford, Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln) in their relationships with the major organizations that operate in the Hanscom Field area. These include the U.S. Air Force, the National Park Service, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), Lincoln Laboratories, and private corporations.

HATS seeks to protect and preserve the physical and environmental attributes of the area in the face of expanding institutional and commercial development, increasing traffic and aircraft noise, and other threats to the environment. Through HATS, the four towns coordinate their efforts in planning, growth management, land use, traffic control, and environmental protection. Representatives of other organizations, including those named above, are invited to attend HATS meetings on a non-voting basis.

Members

Bedford's membership of HATS consists of a Select Board member, a Planning Board member and up to two members at-large. The at-large positions are preferred to be filled by a Conservation Commission member, and/or a Hanscom Field Advisory Committee (HFAC) member
  • Dan Brosgol, Select Board Member
  • Steven Hagan, Planning Board Member
  • Stuart Trout, At-large
  • Vacancy, At-large (HFAC or Conservation Commission membership preferred)

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Related Materials

Hanscom Field - Evaluation of Ultra Fine Particles    

This report includes the findings of a study conducted by Neelakshi Hudda,PhD of Environmental Monitoring Partners, LLC and Tufts University which measured and analyzed ultrafine particle (UFP) concentrations and airborne lead concentrations at collection sites across Bedford, Concord, Lexington and Lincoln. A Bedford TV recording of Dr. Hudda's presentation can be found HERE.