The average social security retirement in Massachusetts in December 2005 was just over $12,000 per year.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Limits on “double-dipping”
The Windfall Elimination Provision is designed to prevent higher earning state and local pensioners from being treated as low income earners for the purpose of computing social security benefits.
Employee compensation — which is higher, public or private?
State and local government employees — on average — receive materially higher total compensation than private sector employees. Of course, public employees include many highly skilled categories of workers.
Status of local issues in the Alewife area
Summary of a meeting that occurred at the State House (September 25) regarding the status of Department of Conservation and Recreation issues in the Alewife area.
Governor vetoes Silver Maple Forest acquisition
I’m very disappointed to report that Governor Patrick chose to veto the language that we worked to place in the Environmental Bond Bill regarding the Silver Maple Forest acquisition.
A great session for the environment
It ain’t over until it’s over. The 2007-2008 legislative session ended in the wee hours of August 1. The final twists yielded stunning successes for environmental advocates.