The Healey-Driscoll administration announced Monday that no construction contract would be awarded for the proposed multipurpose machine gun range (MPMGR) at Joint Base Cape Cod. The 2020 funding authorization has expired.
APCC has long considered that the construction of the MPMGR represents a significant threat to the Upper Cape Water Supply Reserve. APCC has argued that alternatives exist that would provide the required and necessary training to National Guard troops without threatening the water supply. The Healey administration validated our view with its decision.
A builder or developer only needs to win once and can then move on. Conservation and protection of resources is a forever job that requires constant vigilance and attention. No one group or person can do it all alone and we are blessed with an active and engaged membership. Your voices were heard and made a difference in achieving the right outcome. Take a breath and enjoy this moment, but remain ready for the next conservation fight. It is just around the corner…
