Category Archives: State News

Merrimack Valley Teens Paint for Peace

Posted on March 19, 2009 by billmanzi

Merrimack Valley Teens Paint for Peace Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps launches peace effort WHAT: Youth from across the Merrimack Valley will take a stand for peace by painting doves on their streets and their neighborhood through Opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Another Apology From Jim Aloisi

Posted on March 18, 2009 by billmanzi

Secretary of Transportation James Aloisi was forced to apologize yet again for his comments on the blog Blue Mass Group, where he took the Boston Globe to task for writing a story on the work status of his sister Carol … Continue reading →

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Governor Retreats on Insurance Appeals Board

Posted on March 18, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick, having a tough couple of weeks politically, retreated in the face of overwhelming opposition on the issue of the abolition of the Insurance Board of Appeals. The Board, which enables consumers to appeal insurance decisions on “at … Continue reading →

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U2 In Somerville

Posted on March 13, 2009 by billmanzi

U2 played a “suprise” gig in Somerville a couple of nights ago, and Mayor Joseph Curatone posted this video on his Facebook page. Mayor Curatone is a great mayor, but I would like to know why his staff said “Mayor … Continue reading →

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Let Them Eat Cake!

Posted on March 13, 2009 by billmanzi

With the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a financial free fall and cities and towns in Massachusetts laying off police and fire and teachers it was announced yesterday that Governor Patrick had appointed Senator Marion Walsh to a $175,000 job that … Continue reading →

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State Fiscal Condition Continues to Worsen

Posted on March 12, 2009 by billmanzi

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts saw revenues come in for February $86 million dollars below the estimates, leading to a renewed warning that the FY2009 budget may be as much as one billion dollars out of balance. The alarm was sounded … Continue reading →

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Tax Talk on Beacon Hill

Posted on March 11, 2009 by billmanzi

With the State of Massachusetts looking at some pretty bad revenue numbers some members of the House have begun talking about increases in the personal income tax or the sales tax. But such talk on the income tax brought quick … Continue reading →

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Secretary Aloisi in Methuen

Posted on March 10, 2009 by billmanzi

Transportation Secretary James Aloisi was in Methuen tonight to testify before the Joint Committee on Transportation. The Secretary made remarks and took extensive questions from the Committee, leading to some pretty interesting exchanges. Because of the switch in venue we … Continue reading →

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Transportation Committee Public Hearing Tonight in Methuen

Posted on March 10, 2009 by billmanzi

The Joint Committee on Transportation will hold a public hearing tonight in Methuen, with the venue having been changed from City Hall to the Tenney Grammar School, 75 Pleasant Street. The hearing will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be … Continue reading →

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House Eliminates Patrick Tax Hikes

Posted on March 9, 2009 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts House has finally taken up Governor Deval Patrick’s bill to balance the FY 2009 budget, with some important tax proposals appearing to bite the dust. The Governor had proposed eliminating the sales tax exemption for beverage alcohol, and … Continue reading →

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