The Mass Incarceration Working Group of the First Parish UU of Arlington will celebrate five years of working to end mass incarceration in Massachusetts on Feb. 11, via Wicked Local.
Increasing Education Aid
Overall, state aid to schools is inadequate. I hope we can pass the “millionaire’s tax” this November and use the proceeds to increase school aid under a simpler, more rational formula.
Belmont Cultural Council Announces Local Grant Awardees
The Belmont Cultural Council announced the award of 15 grants totaling $5450 for cultural programs in Belmont
A step forward in the Allston I-90 conversation
Harvard has made a move to accelerate the West Station component of the I-90 interchange project.
Net Neutrality
I’m looking for input on the issue of net neutrality. The Senate has formed a special committee on the issue and we may develop an approach to taking action on it. I generally favor net neutrality, but here are a few starting thoughts pointing to the complexity of the issue.
Sen. Brownsberger to Host Town Halls Across District
February 8 – February 13 in Brighton, Watertown, Belmont, Fenway, Back Bay and Allston