I don't live in Boston, though obviously like everyone else in the area I'm affected by decisions made by the mayor and city council. I won't be taking a side in the mayoral race; but the preliminary election is nigh upon us, September … [Read more...]
Another Moment of Disillusionment wih Governor Patrick
I know many of us have been frustrated with some of Governor Patrick's decisions since he took office. Putting curtains aside, he has faced opposition from the Speaker and in general I have given him a lot of leeway. But it was … [Read more...]
H4141: Patrick Vetoes $300,000 for Homeless Shelters
Does anyone know why Governor Patrick objected to the portions of H4141 that provided funding to two homeless shelters in Taunton and Fitchburg? According to this week's Beacon Hill Roll Call (in the Reading Advocate), "the governor said … [Read more...]
Patrick has just added a new insult to the injury over Fernald
Howe told family members at the Fernald League's annual meeting that it hasn't yet been decided whether to keep the Warren building open permanently for homeless families. She said that decision won't be made by … [Read more...]
Vlog: Hunger in America – Part 3
First a recap from Part 1 and Part 2 ...Some stats on the current hunger situation in the country. In 2005, 37 million people were in poverty including 12.9 million children under the age of 18 yet less than 4 million of those children … [Read more...]