The controversy about the cap on charter schools is heating up again. An email that is representative of those I have been receiving appears further below. I’m waiting to see what comes out of the Education Committee — the devil is in the details — but here are a few thoughts about where I am …
Unemployment Insurance Rates for Construction Firms
One of the more complex issues currently before us is the rate structure for unemployment insurance. One of the major features of the Senate’s recently passed bill was a shift in rates that would charge more to companies who routinely layoff workers on a seasonal basis. This is only fair to other businesses — it’s …
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Watertown Town Council weighs in on bus service issues
The Watertown Town Council has transmitted a letter to the MBTA expressing concerns and offering collaboration for service improvement. Letter to MBTA, 03-20-2014 Representatives Hecht and Lawn and I have been in close contact with the Town Council. In addition to 71 and 73 issues, the council is also concerned about the 70 and the …
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Improvements to 71/73 Bus Service?
Many have provided feedback on this site about the bus service to Belmont and Watertown from Harvard Square. Together with Representatives Hecht, Rogers and Lawn, and the Watertown Town Council, I’ve been giving the service issues a lot of attention. The MBTA and the City of Cambridge have both responded very diligently to our expressed …
Greenough Boulevard – Watertown (Opportunity to comment)
On Thursday, March 6th the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Solomon Foundation hosted a public meeting regarding a proposal to reclaim parkland along Greenough Boulevard in Watertown. DCR Commissioner Murray sent a letter detailing the project and soliciting additional comments from residents. Additional information can be seen on the Solomon Foundation website. Andrew …
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Letter to Committee Chairs in support of H2935, transition to a clean energy Commonwealth
Senator Brownsberger, along with a number of other legislators, has signed a letter to the Chairs of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy in support of H2935, An Act to transition to a clean energy Commonwealth. March 17, 2014 Representative John Keenan, House Chair Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy State House, …