Speaker Deleo published today this summary of the legislature’s work this season. The focus for the whole spring and early summer was on reform — ethics, pension and transportation — and the budget. See also, my series of posts on the reform and budget issues.
Opposing MBTA Fare Increases
The story which came out today in the Boston Globe is a block buster. I will actively oppose a T fare increase.
Funding the Zoo
Will, I am a Belmont resident and animal lover. I don’t see the point of having two ailing zoos that get by on minimal funding. I have never been to the Franklin or Stone Zoo, but I have read about the funding controversy in the Globe. I have also read a comment posted by another …
Contract buyout for Grabauskas … Can we stop it?
Hi Will, Was wondering if there is anything we can do to prevent the buyout of Grabauskas’s contract for the ridiculous $300K+ value yet still see him depart? I do not understand why the state must digest this payoff.
Continuing the conversation about non-competes
Since the BBO symposium a number of interesting exchanges have occurred by e-mail and in the blogosphere. Here are some links and thoughts.
McCrehan Pool Season Extensions
Latest new: Richard Sullivan, Commissioner of DCR, has extended pool closing to August 30 for many pools, statewide.