The primary race in the 31st Middlesex just took an interesting turn. In a front page article in yesterday's Winchester Daily Times Chronicle incumbent Paul Casey has announced he is not going to seek reelection, citing a desire to … [Read more...]
Herald Editorial on Stoneham Override Misses the Point
There's been a lot of press coverage on the fallout from last week's override vote in Stoneham, but one editorial in particular got my attention. In Stoneham Sore Loser: Watch for Flagrant Foul on Taxpayer talk radio host … [Read more...]
A Realistic Assessment of the Municipal Partnership Act
Telecommunications Tax Exemption - The data provided to me by the Governor's office suggests that passage of this provision is worth about $135,000/yr to Stoneham. We'll gladly take the money, but frankly it doesn't make a big impact … [Read more...]
Reflections on the Virginia Tech Shootings
As an alumni of Virginia Tech, yesterday's shooting hit me in a very personal way. I lived in a dorm right around the corner from Ambler Johnston and attended classes in Norris Hall. Those kids who died yesterday were me 30 … [Read more...]
News You Won’t Hear From John Keller
I had a chance last night to talk to an individual last night who serves as the chief of staff for a state senator (not my district). We were discussing how things were going up on Beacon Hill and one thing she pointed out was that … [Read more...]
DevalPatrick.com In Action
I was one of the 'lucky' individuals who got to kick the tires on the new DevalPatrick.com web site last week before the official launch. I created an issue dealing with Chapter 70 reform because its an issue that's been dogging Stoneham … [Read more...]
Announcing TalkingStoneham.com
OK, I wasn't going to do this, but after seeing the MyDedham post, I decided I'd throw my hat in the ring also. I've also started a SoapBlox blog Talking Stoneham. Since our town has gotten such great publicity in the mainstream … [Read more...]
Patrick Says He’d Support Kerry in 2008
Here's a shocker, at least as far as I'm concerned. During an appearance on Urban Update this morning, Governor Patrick was apparently asked who he planned on supporting in the 2008 primaries, and according to the Globe his … [Read more...]
John Edwards Meet and Greet
John Edwards is up in Portsmouth this morning, and before the town hall meeting began he invited a group of bloggers into a back room to ask a few questions. It turned out to be a short, frantic sort of meeting as Edwards was running … [Read more...]
Twas Christmas Eve at the Herald
Twas Christmas Eve at the Herald, and all of the elves were rushing to finish their stories before they left for the holiday:Howie Carr: "Hacks, hacks, they're all hacks. I hope all those pony-tailed Devalista moonbats catch … [Read more...]