Update: I survived. Another three years of meetings! Woot! - CB Dear readers: Please indulge this instance of self-promotion. Hopefully it will only happen once every three years. - Charley Vote April 10, 8am-8pmHardy School or early … [Read more...]
In Arlington, The Talk This Week Is … Not Glodis
I'm already a supporter of Suzanne Bump. The Globe article and YellowDogDem's list of Glodis' ten ethical lapses makes me very leery of this candidate for our party. … [Read more...]
I am proud to be from Precinct 19 in Arlington
I am proud to be from precinct 19 in Arlington - which voted 65% for Coakley and about 34% for Brown - with over 1000 voters voting. At this point in time, though Scott Brown won, I do not have confidence in him but what kind of senator … [Read more...]
First person report – phone banking for Martha Coakley tonight in Arlington
The second shift had 15 intrepid callers. I don't know how many calls were made - other than lots - but our easy clean pergo floors and quirky floor plan worked quite well. If as much GOTV energy as I saw tonight was happening all … [Read more...]
June 27th is Arlington National Healthcare Day of Service
Arlington National Healthcare Day of Service Saturday, June 27th 10am - 2pm - Come Tell Your Healthcare Stories - Learn About Healthcare Proxies - Sign Up for Arlington Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps - Send Postcards to Your … [Read more...]
Gov. Patrick’s Town Hall Meeting in Arlington – first person report
Tonight Gov Patrick came to Arlington's Town Hall, as the weather was too difficult for the originally-scheduled outdoor meeting using the natural outdoor amphitheater of Robbins Farm Park. More then 100 men all wearing blue and holding … [Read more...]
Developer halts projects – shovel ready but no shovels digging in Arlington
JPI of Texas, whose local office is in Southboro, had 1000 apartments scheduled to be built in Massachusetts; a good chunk were "affordable housing." In Arlington, the Town bought the land and buildings of the former Symmes Hospital, which … [Read more...]
Teresa Walsh, candidate for Middlesex County Register of Probate
Dear Middlesex County Democrat, As you know, this is a historic time for our country, our state and our county. Democrats have an opportunity to select our nominee for the Office of Middlesex County Register of Probate as we caucus on … [Read more...]
UPDATE – Buonomo resigns! Middlesex Register of Probate Nominating Caucus
John Walsh notified the members of the State Democratic Committee, officially, that John Buonomo declined his nomination for Register of Probate for Middlesex County - and that the Caucus is necessary [the notice came via e-mail after 6:00 … [Read more...]
Today is the Anniversary of the nuclear bombs that fell on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
This is another "dope slap" if you will as to what is important. The duty of adults is to take care of and protect children. The political process which selects who will make the decisions that do - or do not - protect … [Read more...]