Our bail reform draft improved through the legislative negotiation process. It should result in fewer low-level non-dangerous offenders locked up pre-trial.
Yearly Archives: 2018
Arbor Day at the Commander’s Mansion
Watertown’s 2018 Arbor Day event will be held at the Commander’s Mansion on Thursday, April 26th from 11AM to 2PM.
Challenging The Massachusetts Bail System, One Arrestee At A Time
The New England Center for Investigative Reporting details the bail reform provisions of the recently enacted criminal justice reform law, via WGBH
Student Loan Bill of Rights
I was very pleased to vote for the student loan bill of rights legislation. It will help a little on a big problem. It will force loan servicers to treat students fairly.
Stun Gun Ban Revisited
A recent SJC decision is forcing the legislature to replace the current ban on stun guns. We were prepared when the new decision came down.
Editorial: Criminal justice reform isn’t soft on crime, it’s realistic
An opinion piece on the criminal justice reform package recently signed by Governor Baker via the Greenfield Recorder