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RIP Kevin Fitz

October 5, 2007 By howardjp

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...]

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How Do People Feel About “Reseller” Legislation?

September 25, 2007 By howardjp

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...]

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How About an Open Seat Race for Boston City Council This Fall?

May 7, 2007 By howardjp

stay tuned ... one week to go before the filing deadline … [Read more...]

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Unofficial Results from Boston’s Second Council District

April 17, 2007 By howardjp

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...]

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Congrats to New DSC Chair, a couple of items …

April 14, 2007 By howardjp

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...]

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Senator Clinton Comes to Boston

March 30, 2007 By howardjp

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...]

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Rep. Toomey Withdraws

March 27, 2007 By howardjp

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...]

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Viva Morales!

March 15, 2007 By howardjp

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...]

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Meals Tax Comparison in New England

January 19, 2007 By howardjp

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...]

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A Sports and Politics Poll!

December 13, 2006 By howardjp

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...]

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