So please use this thread to add to the good wishes, we know that he, like all of us, wasn't perfect, but there's a lot of people whose lives are better from knowing him. … [Read more...]
How Do People Feel About “Reseller” Legislation?
Today's Boston Globe business section contains a piece about legislative efforts to allow ticket resellers to charge what the market will bear for tickets. Is this something that people should care about, or should we just let the … [Read more...]
How About an Open Seat Race for Boston City Council This Fall?
stay tuned ... one week to go before the filing deadline … [Read more...]
Unofficial Results from Boston’s Second Council District
posted at cityofboston.gov -- if these totals hold up Passoni and Linehan will face off in final. Congrats to winners and to all who ran. 17% turnout.SUSAN M. PASSONI 1869 24.15%BILL LINEHAN 1832 23.67% EDWARD M. … [Read more...]
Congrats to New DSC Chair, a couple of items …
Earlier this morning, I met with the Ward 9 Democrats of South End/Lower Roxbury to hear their complaints about the $75 delegate fee for this year's convention in Amherst. Their complaints have been echoed by others in my State Comm. … [Read more...]
Senator Clinton Comes to Boston
Just got back from Senator Clinton's event at the State Room, which, we were told, raised over $1.4 million. Lots of familiar faces throughout the crowd, including Mayor Tom Menino and his predecessor, Ray Flynn, Council President … [Read more...]
Rep. Toomey Withdraws
According to the Cambridge Chronicle:State Rep. Tim Toomey announced he was backing out of plans to run for Senate President Robert Travaglini's vacated seat. "I am very happy with doing what I'm doing now and that's what I will continue to … [Read more...]
Viva Morales!
As a certain pundit said on March 7 ("The Hacks Want In" thread:Trav's guy, and others ... (0.00 / 0) I assume he is talking about Christian Scorzoni, the well-regarded Trav aide who is going to Ian Bowles' office as Counsel, I … [Read more...]
Meals Tax Comparison in New England
Here's some information on how the other 5 New England states treat meals taxes:VermontVermont has a 6% state sales tax. The towns of Williston, Manchester, Burlington and Stratton add a 1% local option sales tax.Rhode IslandRhode Island … [Read more...]
A Sports and Politics Poll!
Ok, let's have some fun! Instead of grinding our teeth over whether the Inaugural should be a real party or not, let's focus on the major questions of the day, which are reflected in the poll below:Oh, and feel free to comment on any … [Read more...]