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We’re moving…
Posted on December 15, 2008 by David Harris
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What happens when a blog falls in the forest of cyberspace (the cyberforest?)? As of today, we’re moving our political discussions back to our original blog, Cantabrigia. We’re doing this for a couple reasons: 1.) it’s better if we focus the conversation on one vibrant blog and 2.) we don’t have the resources to keep this blog updated as much as we’d like.
The politics blog began as a way to capture Cambridge politics in all its quirkiness. And I think we suceeded in doing that. We may revive it during election time. But for now, please join us at Cantabrigia, where we’ll still give you the best in Cambridge, from food to business to crime — and now politics.
Mental health clients rail against center closing
Posted on December 8, 2008 by David Harris
Filed Under Economy, Food! | 2 Comments
Members of the Cambridge-Somerville Social Club, which helps people with mental disabilities, pleaded with the City Council to reinstate funds for the group that caters to adults with histories of mental illness. The group will close early this month.
Buonomo’s still around… on a sign at least
Posted on December 8, 2008 by David Harris
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Amy Derjue finds that Middlesex County hasn’t completely forgotten former Middlesex Register of Probate John Buonomo (you know, the same one who was allegedly caught stealing change from his office).
And then she finds… something else… on the stairs leading into the Registry of Deeds.
Buonomo’s still around… on a sign at least
Posted on December 8, 2008 by David Harris
Filed Under City politics | 1 Comment
Amy Derjue finds that Middlesex County hasn’t completely forgotten former Middlesex Register of Probate John Buonomo (you know, the same one who was allegedly caught stealing change form his office).
Will the Larry Summers burger make a comeback?
Posted on December 6, 2008 by David Harris
Filed Under Election 08, Feds!, Higher ed | Leave a Comment
Mr. Bartley’s Larry Summers burger is off the menu after all of the trouble the former Harvard prez got himself into. Now the most pressing question is: will Bartley’s put the Summers burger back on the menu now that President-elect Barack Obama’s taken him in?
Gooch says no to pike hike
Posted on December 5, 2008 by David Harris
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From a press release:
State Sen. Anthony D. Galluccio has voiced his opposition to toll increases proposed by the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, citing increased pollution caused by toll avoidance and congestion on secondary roads. The Turnpike Authority voted to increase tolls at the Allston-Brighton and Weston tolls from $1.25 to $2.00. Tolls at the Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels would rise to $7.00 from $3.50. The increased tolls are intended to pay off Big Dig debt and cover maintenance costs.
“Not only will these increases impose a heavy burden on working families, but toll hikes of this magnitude will also create pass-thru traffic in cities I represent and intensify pollution in urban areas. Many commuters and taxis leaving the airport would certainly seek a longer but less expensive trip through cities like Chelsea, Everett and Revere,” said Senator Galluccio.
What happens when 40 congressmen congregate in Cambridge?
Posted on December 3, 2008 by David Harris
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If you see someone practicing political speeches, wearing an American flag lapel pin or holding babies on Brattle Street, you’ll know why. Forty newly elected congressmen will be attending a conference focused on “exercising leadership in Congress and the issues they’ll face” at Harvard’s Kennedy School.
Those attending after the jump… Read more
Kerry’s other joke about John McCain
Posted on December 2, 2008 by David Harris
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Remember the joke U.S. Sen. John Kerry made about John McCain and Depends? Well, he was at it again last night.
During the town hall meeting at Lesley University, Kerry told the story about Lesley founder Edith Lesley, who was born in the Panama Canal. “She was one year ahead of John McCain, in 1874,” Kerry said, to some laughter.
“I have to be careful,” he said after reciting the joke.
Note to John Kerry: You are not on the campaign trail anymore.
Knock knock. Who’s there? It’s Councilor Murphy!
Posted on December 2, 2008 by Jillian Fennimore
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During a lengthy special City Council meeting on lab safety and bioharzardous materials in Cambridge, Councilor Brian Murphy broke up the discussion with some comic relief.
“How can you tell the difference between a boy chromosome and a girl chromosome?”
“Pull down their genes.”
Kerry says Simmons is making City Council meetings tolerable
Posted on December 2, 2008 by David Harris
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Sen. John Kerry, who participated in a town hall meeting at Lesley University last night, said since Denise Simmons became mayor, the City Council meetings have been ending at a decent time. “Barack Obama might take a lesson from you,” said Kerry to Simmons, who was in the crowd. See the video below:
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