Seriously. Had Jim Marzilli not submitted his attention-grabbing request to boost his pension based on having lost an election that he didn't contest, we probably would not have had today's Globe story showing pretty convincingly that … [Read more...]
Marzilli resigns
Thank goodness. Here's his letter (pdf). He's out as of about an hour ago. The Senate President's statement: In deference to the need for public trust on matters before this great institution, Jim Marzilli has made the … [Read more...]
Jack Hurd, No Assembly Required
Recycled from the Arlington Advocate: It was almost [eight] years ago, during the summer of 2000, when several neighbors met for the first time with Jack about the neglected and deteriorated condition of Waldo Park. While we subsequently … [Read more...]
Jack Hurd = Strong Attention to Constituents
Full disclosure: Three weeks ago I wrote the two democratic challengers, Jack Hurd and Ken Donnelly for the Fourth Middlesex Senate seat. Mr. Hurd responded immediately and set up a meeting to discuss the questions I had regarding his … [Read more...]
Sunday notes: RIP Tony Snow; Marzilli should resign; the state budget; local cuts; the Greens
RIP Tony Snow. The former Fox News commentator and White House press secretary died at age 53 of colon cancer. News of Snow's illness inspired conflicting emotions on previous occasions. Let us use this one first, to send our … [Read more...]
Open Letter to Howie Carr
In addition, in your column, you deliberately decided not to mention that Jim Marzilli was in physical danger that sunny day in Lowell, because his disinhibition was so severe, per the police reports which are available online [so I presume … [Read more...]
Marzilli update
Criminal complaint filed against Marzilli Also, there is this about the pictures coming off his Web site: And those photos of the senator … [Read more...]
Associated Press reports that Marzilli entered McLean Hospital
AP reports that Marzilli entered McLean Hospital. "A source close to Marzilli told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the case that Marzilli was seeking treatment at McLean Hospital, a psychiatric … [Read more...]
No one is immune – further comment on the sad deterioration of James Marzilli
Disinhibition, such as dashing through moving traffic, and the other observations of Marzilli's behaviors in the police reports so "thoughtfully" posted by Eabo looks like real deterioration and should receive hospitalization and a full … [Read more...]
Marzilli will not seek re-election; no indication (yet) that he will resign
Senator Jim Marzilli released the following statement today: "This is to inform my supporters and constituents that I will not be seeking re-election in September as Senator for the 4th Middlesex District. My state house staff will continue … [Read more...]