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The commission authorized a subcommittee to work with Massport’s legal team toward basic points of consensus on ICE flights at Hanscom Field. It also appointed Margaret Coppe and Barbara Katzenberg to draft comments on Massport’s strategic plan before the March 6 public-comment deadline. January 2026 daytime operations increased 7.0% year over year, while overnight operations decreased 2.3% to 168.
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The commission did not adopt a restriction on ICE flights, but it authorized continued discussions with Massport about legal requirements, passenger safety, liability, and residents’ concerns. The commission will also submit feedback on Massport’s long-term plans for Hanscom Field, including questions about projected growth, economic-impact figures, transparency, sustainability, and community input. Massport plans to present an updated Taxiway Echo schedule in March, and the North Airfield Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report is expected in late May or early June 2026.
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