On the serious side, the always-excellent MassINC has a fine article on the problem of health care costs, and the fact that no one seems to be able to figure out what to do about them.And on the hilarious side, John McDonough hoists the … [Read more...]
Tunnel vision
Two tunnel-related stories in today's Globe command our attention.Too many accidents in the O'Neill Tunnel. Kudos to diligent citizen activist Vincent Zarrilli, who put together information gained through public records requests to … [Read more...]
Read the agreement between Middleborough and the Wampanoags
BMG has obtained a copy of the final agreement between the town of Middleborough and the Mashpee Wampanoags regarding the possible construction of a casino. The town will be holding a special town meeting this Saturday to vote on … [Read more...]
Middleborough reaches casino deal with Wampanoags; town to vote next weekend
The town of Middleborough (which, in case you were wondering, is near Taunton on Rt. 495 on the way to Cape Cod) and the Mashpee Wampanoags have reached a deal on the tribe's proposal to build a casino. Thus saith the Globe:The … [Read more...]
Quick hits from today’s Globe
Some items of note from today's paper.A big shakeup at the Boston Police Department. BPD Chief Davis replaced the heads of homicide and of police investigations. Here's the most interesting line in the article to me (maybe old … [Read more...]
In case you were wondering: yes, municipalities need relief. Now.
From the Globe:Dozens of teaching jobs have been cut from public school districts in area communities, forcing school closings, reassignment of students, and larger class sizes this fall. "It'll be a whole new ballgame," said the Saugus … [Read more...]
I just can’t get worked up about Reed Hillman
There's another story in today's Globe about the nomination of Reed Hillman to be US Marshal for Massachusetts. Senators Kennedy and Kerry are still dead-set against it; apparently a small group of Dems in the state legislature has … [Read more...]
Vote for Springfield!
The Simpsons movie is coming to Springfield. But which one?In case you hadn't heard, there's a contest going on to decide which of fourteen Springfields across the country will get to host the premiere of the Simpsons movie on July … [Read more...]
Rep. Rogers clams up on “consulting” fees; hires a lawyer
Interesting development.Reversing his previous position, House majority leader John H. Rogers is refusing to turn over records explaining what services his campaign committee received for the $196,000 it paid over two years to a consulting … [Read more...]
So, anything in the news today?
Today's papers and other newsie sources are chock full o' marriage news. Here's some of what I found interesting.The most important story, really, is where the votes came from, and why. Kris Mineau's nonsense notwithstanding, it … [Read more...]
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