...the era of Dickensian, deservedly maligned institutions housing those who are least able to voice their objections to them must come to an end, beginning this June 30 at Fernald."Dickensian," Leo? You would think nothing has … [Read more...]
Conditions at Fernald continue on their downward slide
Cottage 8: "Cottage 8 continues to show nicely."Kitchen: "Dishwasher is leaking water. This was reported last month."Cottage 9: "Cottage still infested with fleas. The sewer system may be the problem." "...it appears … [Read more...]
A veteran state lawmaker sees the system as broken
"We give tax subsidies to the movie industry now," Scaccia told family members and a small handful of lawmakers this past Friday at a legislative breakfast at the Fernald Developmental Center. "We have to subsidize Leonardo DiCaprio … [Read more...]
The House Ways & Means Committee’s priorities
We had expressed the hope that the Legislature would reduce the $11.4 million cut in the facilities line item in order to ensure that staffing and conditions at Fernald are at least minimally adequate for residents whose guardians are … [Read more...]
Cost rising on the Wrentham Center renovations
Despite that, we're still supposed to accept on faith the Patrick administration's claim that Fernald must be closed because it's too expensive to operate.Of course, we will never know what the true "savings" in closing … [Read more...]
Globe story and photo show human impact of budget cuts
Most of the [Tufts clinic] patients live in group homes, and their disabilities can be so severe that many can’t sit still or follow simple instructions. Some have seizures. Others spit, kick, and thrash about when receiving … [Read more...]
How the First Circuit Court killed high-level DDS care
Before discussing the Appeals Court decision, let me concede to the facility closure advocates that the comprehensive level of services provided in ICF facilities is indeed "outmoded," at least in this state. It is … [Read more...]
The Dark Side of Government: The Patrick Administration Closes Tufts Dental
So, while the Patrick Administration is closing down Fernald, claiming "community first" as it evicts profoundly impaired people from their homes....he fails to provide relocation funding for Tufts Dental, which provides ....are you … [Read more...]
Cahill criticizes state land sales
Thank you for taking the time to contact the Cahill Campaign -- we sincerely apologize for the delay in getting back to you! Thank you also for your detailed description of the Patrick administration's decisions to shut state run … [Read more...]
Update: Court endorses guardian’s First Amendment right!
The Arc contended in its motion that the letter made "defamatory" statements about the Arc's role in approving the previous transfer from Fernald in February 2008 of 91-year-old Anna Tross to the same Bedford-based group … [Read more...]
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