Hi Will … Thanks for the email with links to the new cellphone / texting law. Do you have any idea why the ban on texting extends to vehicles stopped in traffic? Most of it seems fine but this part seems overreaching to me — unless we are also going to prohibit all of the …
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Silver Maple Forest effort is insufficient for Legislator
While town of Belmont and city of Cambridge is frantic that permits to clearcut the Alewife silver maple forest could happen this week (noted by spokesperson Steve Corridan in the newspaper), and you have been contacted by many persons, it is insufficient for you to ask the DCR to save the forest. We are counting …
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Alewife Update: Flooding and Related Projects
A meeting was held in the State House this morning with Commissioner Sullivan of the Department of Conservation and Recreation to review flooding and related priorities in the Alewife area.
Obama’s aunt, Illegals Impact
Is there ANY doubt that Illegals are drawn here? In yellowStone national park there is a HUGE fine for feeding the animals because they will always seek free food, living etc… Why would you would you blame this person for taking a handout? and then telling his/her friends from all over to come share in the …
Restraining Innovation in Virtual Learning
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is not only failing to lead, but affirmatively inhibiting progress in online learning.
Sales tax on alcohol – other taxes, and other consumer savings
There’s been a bit of press about the drive to repeal the sales tax on alcohol. Personally, I’m not crazy about paying an extra $1.25 on a case of Harpoon IPA. I have some questions (which I can’t find answers to on the state web site) and a suggestion. Questions: What other taxes are there …
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