Given that: Massachusetts is a very-charter friendly state. Massachusetts has been very aggressive in pushing high standards. Our governor appears to be on very good terms with the president and his secretary of education. One would … [Read more...]
NO to reform, YES to expansion
Senator Jack Hart succeeded in getting the reforms removed from the budget. When you local public school is increasing class sizes, closing schools, and reducing programs, the charters are securely funded and looking to expand. … [Read more...]
MA Convention: Just say NO
If we vote down the bland-leading-the-bland, 100% content free, any version of Mitt Romney could run on it platform, what happens? Does the old platform stay in place, or do we become a party without a platform? Pablo Delegate Fourth … [Read more...]
Alan LeBovidge, Paul Reville, what’s the difference?
Alan LeBovidge So now we have a clueless "manager" who can't even manage to keep traffic flowing through a toll booth. Dismissed once by the governor (probably with good reason), his lack of management skill and inane public … [Read more...]
Unfunded mandate gift-wrapped in a good idea
One line in the article was the source for considerable outrage. The Globe reported:The state's public health commissioner, John Auerbach, said he believes the financial cost to school districts will be nominal, in part because many … [Read more...]
Franken, Coleman, Murphy & Tedisco
Here's the current results: Scott Murphy (D) 77,344 James Tedisco (R) 77,279 … [Read more...]
Double Deval Disappointment
Derek Clary, 20, drove from Maine to identify the body of his mother, Bridget Clary, 42, who died Sunday night (October 1, 2006) after a fire in her home in Gloucester. Because of cuts that eliminated a fire station, the response time was … [Read more...]
What do you get a blogger for his birthday?
It seems that today is David's birthday. Seeing that we are in a virtual political world, I can offer this sweet birthday cake, with wishes someone in his actual reality provides a similar treat with substance. … [Read more...]
Hit The Sun for Deval!
Today's online poll at the Lowell Sun, to be published in tomorrow's paper: If the election for governor were held today, who would you vote for? Total Votes = 437 Deval Patrick 53 Votes, or 12.12 % Kerry Healey 109 Votes, or 24.94 … [Read more...]
Graham-Cracker crumbles in Framingham jail
The story was first reported in the MetroWest Daily News.Radio host arrested in Framingham on license charge By John Hilliard/Daily News staff MetroWest Daily News Posted Feb 13, 2009 @ 11:51 AM Last update Feb 13, 2009 @ 09:53 … [Read more...]
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