why a vote no on four is a vote for children

Here is a letter 3 of us composed for our community.  It was suggested we share it with people outside our community Mark Friedman M.D.   As two pediatricians and a public health official with long commitments over many years to the health of children we encourage a no vote on ballot question 4.  This …

Citizens’ Initiative Review Pilot Program: Question 4

This year Massachusetts voters will head to the polls to decide whether four initiative petitions will become law. In Massachusetts, the Secretary of the Commonwealth‘s Office publishes and distributes a voter guide, which contains information on each question.  There is a summary of the proposed law, which is written by the Attorney General’s Office; an explanation of a …

Proposed Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Allston

A medical marijuana dispensary has been proposed on Harvard Avenue in Allston and is moving through the state approval process. The company has secured signatures on a petition indicating non-opposition from nearby businesses and a letter of support from the Allston Civic Association. In November 2012, 65% of voters approved a ballot question to legalize medical marijuana.