I am responding to some comments I have seen here and also thinking about today’s Globe editorial on this topic. As a teacher and committed union member I think the recent spate of comments about teacher unions are WAY off as a generalization. I do not dispute that some unions are stubborn about health costs …
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These are extraordinary times and a troubled community like Lawrence can not be allowed to slip through the cracks. To do so would levy a heavier debt for society in the long run. Its municipal problems have huge consequences adding to the social problems for its residents. If this bill is a stop-gap that will buy …
Hi Will, Thx for your request for comment. Having spent 6 years in public office locally, I believe this bill is unlikely to be in our best interests as a Commonwealth. Since town and city govt’s are essentially at an impasse with organized labor, most notably teacher unions, the bill only postpones the inevitable. As …
Tomorrow, I will be asked to vote on a proposal to assist the City of Lawrence. As of now, I am planning to vote for the bill, but I am still listening — it is a close call. Your thoughts are appreciated.
Hello, Will There is a new BJ’s Club going into a large parcel of land in Waltham (or is it Watertown). Today I read that Lowe’s was interested in going into Brighton. Do we not have a parcel of town property large enough to accommodate an anchor store the likes of a Lowe’s? Preferably this …
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So, we all know now that companies seek to protect certain intellectual property and business interests. What about the interests of the individuals working for these companies to have a career? I’ve posted a couple of times now. My former employer finally stopped threatening me after I gave no response to a drafted complaint they …
