Massachusetts Conservationists Are Split On Question 6

The ballot measure would divert a small portion of state taxes towards conservation, but some prominent environmentalists have declined to endorse it.

This story was originally published by The Shoestring. BINJ is collaborating with the Western Mass publication to cover this year’s extraordinary nine ballot initiatives, so be sure to follow both of us for more articles on the other…

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