With constant talk of high gas prices and increased concern over environmental degradation, improvement to the Massachusetts rail system should be a top concern on everyoneâs list. As a frequent user of the commuter rail I feel that some … [Read more...]
Archives for July 14, 2006
If people weren’t dying it would be funny.
Pat McGroartyâs article on the proposed âLynch Commissionâ for transition of authority in Iraq was good journalism, a fair reflection of the positions of two sides to a dispute. The resources of the press donât often permit … [Read more...]
Big Dig: NTSB is in
The National Transportation Safety Board has announced that it will launch an investigation of Monday's Big Dig ceiling collapse. Reportedly, the NTSB is one of the few state or federal agencies having anything to do with … [Read more...]
Site updates
A couple of minor site changes to call to your attention, all on the left sidebar. First, the Mass. BlogWire from LeftyBlogs is back. Technical issues have been worked out and misunderstandings cleared up on all sides, and we're happy … [Read more...]
His Excellency Should Manage the Turnpike Authority
It is properly a part of the Executive Branch. We don't have a separate Authority for every government department, and shouldn't; an elected representative should have direct management control over the Big Dig. As frequent BMG writer … [Read more...]
Taxes are not a talismanic issue
Do many people care about taxes, at least a little? No question. Is there a significant slice of Massachusetts voters who are very inclined to vote for the candidate whom they believe will do more to lower taxes? Yes.But it's not the whole … [Read more...]
“So ultimately, me.”
With those three words, Mitt Romney accepted personal responsibility for the inspection, repair and reopening of the Big Dig tunnels.Up until now, there was a muddle of fingerpointing and blame. Now all the issues going forward goes … [Read more...]
Romney, Flood money and 2008
I'm not sure how much attention was given to New Hampshire threatening to sue Massachusetts over promised flood control money last week.I didn't give it much thought that Romney stood up and saluted to this demand within a day, folked over … [Read more...]
It’s time to send the Amendment Assassins a message
SenateRobert A. Antonioni Robert.Antonioni@state.ma.us 109-E 722-1230 Steven A. Baddour Steven.Baddour@state.ma.us 513 722-1604 Frederick E. Berry Frederick.Berry@state.ma.us 333 722-1410 … [Read more...]
The paper trail – or what’s left of it
Two items of interest from the Herald on Big Dig-related documents.First, the Herald says it has "secret documents" showing that, as early as 2001, both Bechtel and the Turnpike knew of significant defects in the supports that were supposed … [Read more...]