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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Governor Patrick Goes Long, and Local Reaction
Governor Patrick unveiled his finance plans for transportation and education during his state of the state address Wednesday night, putting together a package that includes a cut to the sales tax, and an increase in the income tax. I have … Continue reading
RIP Ronnie Ford
This week saw the passing of long time Methuen resident, City Councilor, and sometimes gadfly Ronnie Ford at age 75. Ronnie was a tremendous personality, beloved in Methuen for his gregarious nature and his willingness to always lend a helping … Continue reading
Transportation Finance: The Gorilla in the Room
The Governor and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation yesterday unveiled the Administration’s much anticipated transportation funding plan. The Governor has built upon the the findings of many studies detailing how deficient our transportation funding system is. You do not necessarily … Continue reading
Consensus Revenue: By the Numbers
I did a post yesterday on the upcoming Massachusetts State budget, and a major portion of that post dealt with the “estimated revenue” that plays a central role in the formation of the spending blueprint for the Commonwealth. My post … Continue reading
Massachusetts Budget and Finance Front and Center
Later this morning Governor Deval Patrick will unveil his proposal(s) for financing the Massachusetts Transportation system. The Governor has done quite a good job of keeping the key provisions under wraps, but it is safe to say that the Governor … Continue reading
The Methuen High School Project
Back in January of 2012 I posted the below as a summary of the Methuen High School project as I left office. With a year gone by I thought a re-post would be appropriate. I would only add a few … Continue reading
Housing Authority Reform and Local Control
Governor Patrick yesterday unveiled a proposal that would radically alter the administration of public housing in Massachusetts. The Administration, rocked by earlier stories of housing mismanagement and corruption centered around Chelsea Housing Authority Director Michael McLaughlin, has now responded with … Continue reading
Rex Trailer Passes Away
It is a big loss for all of the many fans of Rex Trailer to learn that he has today passed away at 84. Rex Trailer hosted Bomtown, a show that provided good clean wholesome entertainment for kids, like me, … Continue reading
The Coming Train Wreck
There has been much speculation in the media about the potential for another fiscal clash in the first quarter of this year, centered around the debt ceiling and the sequester. Much has been already written, and there is plenty more … Continue reading
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