As we're fond of observing, our own Charley on the MTA is the aphoristic genius who, back in 2006, coined the phrase "Big Dig culture of Beacon Hill" (sometimes seen in its short form, "Big Dig culture"). But then I read this: "It is … [Read more...]
Gov. Patrick: Aloisi “knows where the bodies are buried.”
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...]
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...]
How deep is the rot at the ‘Pike?
Pretty deep. New 'Pike chief Alan LeBovidge is finding out what happens when you have an agency with no proper oversight: Alan LeBovidge, hired as executive director in November, said the authority is like a country cowed by a mix … [Read more...]
Taxes, casinos and the Big Dig Culture
The fact is that the way our budget-sausages are made can only arouse suspicion: Throw a bunch of sales- and income-tax $$$ together in a big pot, stir briskly and pour. It's very easy to put a fair amount of porky lips-and-butt into … [Read more...]