Hemp Fest in the Boston Common Boston just spent thousands of dollars to seed and renovate the Boston Common. The powers that govern the Common all agree that our parks are a limited resource and need to be taken care of, that their use it … [Read more...]
Rolling Bus Rally for Hillary on Saturday
I got an e-mail from a friend who is supporting Hillary and I wanted to spread the word for those Hillary supporters who are interested in these events on Saturday: 9AM Boston Rally at Copley Square with Senate President Murray, Speaker … [Read more...]
Feb 5th: Patrick & Kerry vs. Menino, McGovern and Legislative Leaders..Should Patrick Be Worried?
While the press has talked a great deal about Governor Patrick's impact on the presidential race both nationally and in our state, the primary in New Hampshire showed that Obama's people should be worried about winning here in … [Read more...]
Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez to Menino administration?
Read a letter in this week's Boston Banner (here, second letter, second paragraph) stating that Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez is "ready to depart the Legislature and join the Menino administration." Internet searches turned up nothing more. Anyone … [Read more...]
Thursday’s snow gridlock: doth the Mayor protest too much?
Lots of recriminations are flying about as to why Thursday afternoon's drive home was as truly terrible as it was. Mayor Menino says it's everyone else's fault: Mayor Thomas M. Menino blamed the state's poor plowing. Then he blamed … [Read more...]
Legislative Hearing on Casinos
The Globe is reporting today that Governor Patrick, Mayor Menino, and several casino executives are expected to testify next week at a hearing before the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets. According … [Read more...]
Quick hits for Tuesday
How disgraceful is it that we're barely offering any special visas to those Iraqis who have risked their lives -- and their families' -- to translate for us? The most generous proposal -- caught up in haggling over money -- is for … [Read more...]
Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones and a Couple of Other Rants
I hate to break it to you Marie, but every Election Day, my right to free expression is being infringed upon by state law. There is a 150 foot buffer zone between political sign holders and the entrance to the polling station.So Marie, if I … [Read more...]
Cycling in Boston Has a New Proponent
This is great news. Boston could be an ideal place for cycling as a viable form of transportation (it's flat, it's compact, etc.), but it's limited because of lack of infrastructure, aggressive driving, etc.I personally had given up … [Read more...]
Menino for President
It. Could. Happen.Hizzonah vs. Mitt: … [Read more...]