I’ve been getting passionate feedback from both sides, but the tilt among has been against expansion. As this conversation continues, I hope we can keep ourselves focused on our own direct perceptions and Massachusetts-specific facts.
POSTPONED: New Commuter Rail Schedule for Belmont and Watertown
Update, November 25: The MBTA has announced that implementation of the new schedules will be postponed until next spring. Please see this letter from Secretary Pollack for further explanation.
Senate Passes Legislation on Veterans, Healthy Youth, Physical Education, Social Media Privacy
We share this press release from the Senate President’s office on legislation passed on the last day of formal sessions until January.
The conversation about charter schools
The Senate is considering legislation to expand charter schools in Massachusetts. I am deeply interested to know how parents feel about the proposed changes — I give great weight to parents’ perceptions about what approach will best serve their children.
Syrian Refugee and Terrorist Threat
Dear Senator, I know this topic will not be easy. But I still want to post my concerns here. In light of the recent tragedy in Paris, I am wondering whether we should review its recent decision in accepting refugees from Syria. Because I still remember the Marathon bombing right here in Boston about three …
Boston’s Effort to Extend Last Call Hits Snag
Boston Magazine? reports that “State Sen. William Brownsberger wants the legislature to not act on his bill and instead reset the effort on giving cities and towns the authority to set their own last call hours with a more local focus.”