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Monthly Archives: March 2009
Marian Walsh Withdraws
Senator Marian Walsh today withdrew from consideration for the job at HEFA that had caused Governor Deval Patrick so much political heartburn. From the State House News Service: Sen. Marian Walsh, standing next to Gov. Deval Patrick outside his office, … Continue reading
Methuen High School Hoedown
Methuen High School had its “High School Hoedown” last week in the school cafe, and it really was a great time. It is an annual event put on by our outstanding Food Services Department and its Director, Wayne Vespa. It … Continue reading
Reform MBTA Health Care and Save a Billion
Michael Widmer of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation has just issued a report that proposes reforms to the existing MBTA health care system that could save one billion dollars over twenty years. In looking at the existing system it is not … Continue reading
Auto Task Force Delivers a Harsh Verdict
The Obama Administration delivered a harsh verdict on the futures of G.M and Chrysler, calling for strong medicine before additional federal funding is provided. The Administration dismissed the current version of both companies plans for viability, saying that neither would … Continue reading
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Wagoner Forced Out at G.M.
With President Obama scheduled to talk tommorow about bailouts for both G.M. and Chrysler it was announced tonight that Rick Wagoner was stepping down as CEO of G.M., effective immediately. The news was leaked by White House sources, as was … Continue reading
The Globe Delivers a One Two Punch to Governor Patrick
Today’s Boston Globe furthered the political misery surrounding the Patrick Administration, with two stories culled from internal emails putting the Administration in a very bad light. Contradicting a series of steadfast denials, internal e-mails show that Governor Deval Patrick’s top … Continue reading
Donna Byrne in Methuen
The great Donna Byrne performing at last summers Great Court Concert Series with the Marshall Wood Quartet. She put on a great show!