Here are some other observations from the November Building Committee report, which goes directly to Commissioner Howe's staff. While some cottages and buildings were reported to be in neat and clean condition, others were … [Read more...]
“…with liberty and justice for all.”
You don't need to be an expert to figure this one out. In fact, better to not be one and retain a sense of objectivity.For those of you who may have a family member in a nursing home, know that the residents of the developmental centers are … [Read more...]
Galvin’s office says Wrentham records can be kept secret
D'Alusio told me that his understanding was that DCAM and the Department of Developmental Services were both on track to renovate two buildings at Wrentham and have them ready to accept as many as 60 Fernald residents by … [Read more...]
Conditions at Fernald are being allowed to deteriorate
In the 10 months since the administration announced its intention to close Fernald, your Department has steadily cut staff and services at the Center, failed to repair broken fixtures and equipment, and failed to maintain adequate levels of … [Read more...]
Open Media Boston raps free-market care of the mentally retarded
Jason Pramas, the editor and publisher at OMB, goes on to put the entire issue in context: Instead of expanding public services - and increasing the numbers of good unionized public jobs to ease the plight of the Commonwealth's … [Read more...]
A Fernald volunteer’s experience
As a teen, I became more aware of the living conditions at the Center. All over the newspaper were articles that said the state was, and is still today, threatening to sell off these state-owned 186 acres of land providing for the … [Read more...]
Fernald Fighters: a young volunteer’s experience
As a teen, I became more aware of the living conditions at the Center. All over the newspaper were articles that said the state was, and is still today, threatening to sell off these state-owned 186 acres of land providing for the needy and … [Read more...]
City-state panel endorses Village at Fernald concept
Nevertheless, the final recommendations of the Reuse Committee, which includes the Mayor of Waltham, members of the City Council and state Legislature, and two members of the state Division of Capital Asset Management, will carry some … [Read more...]
Getting answers from the state on equal or better care for Fernald residents
We have yet to get adequate answers to the first set of questions.Earlier this year, for instance, the Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) provided us with two lease-purchase agreements in response to a Public Records request for … [Read more...]
Gov. Patrick’s performance in his ‘town hall meetings’
In yesterday's town hall meeting in Groton, the governor arrived at just after 6:30 p.m., accompanied by an entourage of state aides and local legislators (and his dog, Toby). It actually wasn't held in a town … [Read more...]
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