Good morning BMGers. I posted something on my Facebook page yesterday about the proposed charter cap lift on the ballot, and it generated some predictable vitriol (I'll be sad on the day that questions involving the future of children … [Read more...]

It has certainly been a crazy week! There is a LOT I'd like to say, but I have been appointed to the Mayor-elect's transition team, so have much less time to shoot off my mouth on the internet at the moment. (Do you think that motivated the … [Read more...]

We released this plan earlier today. Would love to hear any feedback. We're not ceding the education issue, in case anyone was wondering! Joyce Marty Walsh’s Plan for High School Reform As Mayor, I will work to ensure that every Boston … [Read more...]

Why Marty? It’s a question I have fielded a LOT in the last few months. I understand that. On the surface, we may seem like rather unlikely friends. Beyond the shared background – we’re both Irish-American, Catholic school-educated and from … [Read more...]

Hi everyone- Marty Walsh released his public safety plan today, but here's the part of it of which many of us on his team are proudest. I've been in on Marty's meetings with women working to stop this crime and help these (mostly) girls, … [Read more...]

Hi everyone- Early in the mayoral campaign I had BIG PLANS to post a lot of things here and get feedback from all of you, but I have recently discovered something you'll be surprised to hear: there just aren't enough hours in the day. … [Read more...]

Hi everyone- This email just went out to Marty's list, and I want to share it with you as well. Several BMG-ers have been part of our teams. I'll let them out themselves if they want to! Also, if you want to bypass the "share your ideas" … [Read more...]

Late notice, but in case you haven't heard, Juliette Kayyem is coming to my house tonight at 7:30 to talk about her potential run at the Governor's office. If you have any interest in hearing her, you are welcome to come. (1050 Adams St., … [Read more...]

The Roadrunner bill has a number! Sadly, it NOT H.123456. It IS H.3573. Thanks to Rep. Walsh and Sen. Hedlund for co-sponsoring. Stay tuned for next steps. I can't WAIT until there's a … [Read more...]

Just wanted to share the press release that just went out. -Joyce FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Joyce Linehan, joyce@ashmontmedia.com  REP. MARTIN J. WALSH ANNOUNCES MAYORAL BID MAY 4 CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF WILL LAUNCH CITY-WIDE … [Read more...]