[Library Director Betty] Gregg says the money raised by the children will be used to purchase [over 1000 books and other] materials which will, in turn, free up money in the regular library budget with which she hopes to hire a part-time … [Read more...]
Who Needs Libraries, Anyways?
...Brockton Public Library faces a... loss of eight jobs, six from layoffs in the fiscal 2009 budget currently before the City Council. ...Bridgewater Public Library awaits a June tax override vote to [fund] the restoration of the 63 … [Read more...]
Which candidate will pick up THIS position – John Edwards called for “more state aid”
Here is the 1/29/08 PR: Edwards Calls On Congress To Help States Manage State Budget Deficits - Including Up To $375 Million For Missouri's Looming Budget Crisis Jan 29, 2008 2:26 PM Bush plan omits critical state aid from so-called … [Read more...]
Mass Municipal Association Annual Meeting/Conference
Mayor Menino opened the meeting with a brief, straightforward assessment of the need for assistance to municipalities. He was followed by Governor Patrick who entered the room from a back door and exited the way he entered. The … [Read more...]
The ship is sinking
Back in the glory days of November 2006, I posted a little muse here[http://www.bluemassg...]that didn't catch a flicker of attention, probably because it was so BORING. I had the luxury back then of thinking about little problems … [Read more...]
Help Patrick frame the debate on taxes
When Mitt Romney proposed something that ultimately would result in businesses paying higher taxes, it was described as "closing corporate loopholes" by his fellow conservatives. The Springfield Republican describes the same act as … [Read more...]
Death by Local Aid Reductions in Gloucester
Here's the story behind the story. According to the Globe, the cuts were the result of a failed override.The decision to close the fire stations goes back to June 2004, when Gloucester voters rejected by a 4-to-1 ratio a proposal to … [Read more...]
What does Kerry Healey bring to the table?
As far as campaigns are concerned, her record is mixed. She ran for State Rep twice, twice losing to Michael Cahill. She became head of the MA Republican State Committee, and was hand-picked by Romney as a running mate. So her single … [Read more...]
Sam Kelley doesn’t shrink from the challenge
It's clear that Dr. Kelley's strongest issue is health care: "I ran for Lieutenant Governor because I saw our health care system fall apart. The middle class is losing its safety net for health care." As LG, Dr. Kelley sees himself as a … [Read more...]