Speaker DeLeo has stepped forward with a strong commitment to respond to the problems in the probation department.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Progress on Home Rule Petitions
The legislature enacted two more of Belmont’s five home rule petitions for this session
Our Long Term Financial Problems II
This continues a collection of links the people have been sending me on our long financial problems.
A Long Nightmare in Probation
The report of the Supreme Judicial Court’s independent counsel, Paul Ware, on hiring in the probation department is a deeply disturbing read. How we handle the issues it raises will send an important signal about our true level of commitment to restoring confidence in government.
Local meeting on Education Technology
We had a good meeting on education technology directions last night in Belmont. For me, the strongest take away was that we need to think mainly about liberating creative energy.
Longfellow Bridge Hearings
Important discussions are ongoing about the reconstruction of the Longfellow Bridge. A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 6.