Noise mitigation measures for residences within 65-69 DNL.

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) received a $938,613.75 Project Grant awarded on August 28, 2025, by the Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This award funds Phase 5 of a comprehensive noise mitigation initiative serving Boston Logan International Airport and surrounding communities. The project will install acoustic insulation and noise mitigation measures for residential dwelling units affected by airport noise exposure within the 65-69 DNL (day-night average sound level) zones. Phase 5 specifically involves insulating up to four residences in East Boston, Massachusetts, as part of a larger effort that will ultimately address noise mitigation for approximately 1,300 residential units in communities surrounding the airport.

The grant period extends from August 28, 2025, through August 27, 2029, allowing sufficient time for design, construction, and project closeout activities. As a civilian project under the Federal Aviation Administration's noise mitigation mandate, this award supports the agency's strategic objectives of environmental protection and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment while improving quality of life for residents in airport-adjacent communities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs insulation noise mitigation measures for 1,300 residential dwelling units affected by airport noise exposure in communities surrounding the airport. This grant funds phase 5, which consists of insulating up to 4 residences. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with boston, massachusetts.