When Mitt Romney proposed something that ultimately would result in businesses paying higher taxes, it was described as "closing corporate loopholes" by his fellow conservatives. The Springfield Republican describes the same act as … [Read more...]
Globe misses boat on property taxes
Let's first state a few facts and definitions.Tax levy is the total amount of revenue that a town can collect in property taxes.With the exception of new growth and overrides, the maximum a town can increase its levy in a given year is 2.5% … [Read more...]
The Extreme Usefulness of Blue Mass Group
Online forums have significant advantages over public forums, advantages that will allow greater public participation:1) You don't have to schlep yourself to be somewhere at a specific time to contribute. You can do it according to my own … [Read more...]
Springfield Republican endorses…. Healey !?!
Basically they are using the "no one-party rule" argument, but they also throw out some typical Republican talking points: "taxes should be lower", "unions only want pay raises". Oh, and she didn't accomplish much because Mitt "kept her on … [Read more...]
Some 529 topics against Healey
Kerry Healey said in a 2004 interview:To extend tax breaks to seniors in order to keep them overhoused and isolated in the suburbs is not necessarily the right answer." says Healey. "Bring them into our city and town centers, into more … [Read more...]
Globe Editorial from 1994 on LaGuer
Here's a globe editorial from March 24, 1994. It contains a lot of information not being reported here. I've highlighted the things I haven't seen yet in this recent discussion.When Benjamin Laguer was sentenced in 1984 to life in prison … [Read more...]
Gabrielli goes negative
In an AP article reprinted in the Springfield Republican newspaper, Chris Gabrielli accuses Deval Patrick being supported by a "small group of rabid supporters".I don't see why he feels the need to go negative. The article clearly outlines … [Read more...]
Limiting Development
I live in Springfield, so I have a big problem with the conclusions brought forth in this article. The article says:Clay and other conservationists are quick to say they're not opposed to construction of new homes and businesses. They just … [Read more...]