Today, Joan Vennochi wrote that people have to trust State Government before more revenue can be raised. By the end of the day, we had Marion Walsh appointed to an unneeded position for which she is unqualified. How can we ask the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 12, 2009
DOES ETHICS REFORM ON BEACON HILL REALLY MATTER?
At a meeting in Cambridge this past Sunday, Pam Wilmot of Common Cause articulated the case for the Governor's ethics reform package and for further disclosure requirements not part of the existing proposal. Speaking to a group … [Read more...]
Feds spending millions on Kennedy legacy in Mass.
More than one out of every five dollars of the $126 million Massachusetts is receiving in earmarks from a $410 billion federal spending package is going to help preserve the legacy of the Kennedys. The bill includes $5.8 million for the … [Read more...]
Kudos to Paul Levy
Kevin Cullen has an excellent column in today's Globe about Paul Levy, who runs Beth Israel Deaconess. At a meeting with hospital staff, the CEO said: "I want to run an idea by you that I think is important, and I'd like to get your … [Read more...]
Boston’s Best Dinner Party with a Conscience
Community Servings will host the 17th Annual LifeSavor fundraising gala on Tuesday, March 31st. "Boston's Best Dinner Party with a Conscience" (Boston Magazine) kicks-off at The Langham, Boston at 5:30pm with a lavish cocktail reception … [Read more...]
Natick Peace Vigil, Noon Sat. 3/14/09
Vigil this Saturday at the corner of Rt. 27 and Rt. 135 in Natick. A moving monthly multi-town vigil for peace from 12:00 - 1:00, sponsored by Metrowest Peace Action. Groups and individuals from Weston, Framingham, Natick, Walpole, … [Read more...]
Check out my post on Energy Grants for Massachusetts
I give full credit to our Governor, for his work (alongside other Governors) with the transition team to influence how the package was put together, and for preparing our state to be prepared to apply for and qualify for these kinds of … [Read more...]
DMR’s facility closure savings projection appears to plummet
Confused? So were we. Were the administration's savings projections when it announced the plan to close the four facilities really off by between 75 and 90 percent? And what was Dr. Bigby actually referring … [Read more...]