Indeed. As David mentioned below, we talked with Governor Patrick tonight. We related that the general sentiment on the blog about new Transportation Secretary Jim Aloisi was less than ecstatic. What could Gov. Patrick tell us to make us … [Read more...]
A quick primer for Jim Aloisi on the “Big Dig culture”
Item: Newly-named Secretary of Transportation Jim Aloisi is unfamiliar with the Big Dig culture. When asked yesterday whether he was a part of the Big Dig culture, Aloisi said: "I don't even know what that phrase means." Fortunately, BMG … [Read more...]
Governor names Aloisi as Transportation Secretary
Press release (no link): As Transportation Secretary, [Jim] Aloisi will lead EOT and serve as chair of the governing boards of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). He will also continue … [Read more...]
On Aloisi: The bottom line
So, I think we and just about everyone else paying attention is on record as not being enthused about the prospect of Jim Aloisi as Sec. of Transportation. Then again, I wasn't hearing much enthusiasm about the Bernard Cohen era … [Read more...]