Politics

Where to Vote in Framingham

October 27th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The November 2nd 2010 election is just around the corner. Aside from the contested races for Governor, Lt. Governor, State Reps and other state and local offices, three ballot questions are sure to bring out many voters. While the Town Clerk’s office can provide you with information about where the polling place for your… [read more].

MA State Election 2010 - Ballot Question #3

October 20th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The question of whether or not the State of Massachusetts should rollback the MA Sales Tax to 3% is sure to bring voters to the polls this November — even if the task of deciding which candidates are the least objectionable has some disgusted with the “partisan politics as usual” races. Question #3 seems… [read more].

2010 Mass Mudlinging Open

October 16th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Its that time again folks, when Massachusetts politics heat up even more than usual and just about anything goes. Yes, it’s election time for the Massachusetts Governor, Treasurer, State Reps and few other other hot seats. On top the contested races, and likely to get more people out to vote are three ballot questions,… [read more].

Framingham, MA - FY2011 Cherry Sheet

August 19th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Each year the Massachusetts Commissioner of Revenue produces “estimates” of how much state aid each city and town will get for the upcoming fiscal year, (along with any assessments which reduce aid payment from the state). Known as the “cherry sheet” for the color of paper it was originally printed on, the state now… [read more].

What is the 40B Law?

July 21st, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – For residents and local planning and zoning officials in cities and towns throughout Massachusetts, the battle is on for affordable housing. More than the battle to buy, rent or obtain affordable housing, the battle over “What really is affordable housing?” and how much of it should be built, along with where, when, why and… [read more].

MA Gov Candidates on Emily Rooney Show

July 8th, 2010

BOSTON, MA – Between June 1st and July 7th Emily Rooney sat and talked with the four candidates running in the 2010 Massachusetts Gubernatorial Race. Rooney who hosts the PBS nightly news program Greater Boston is a seasoned reporter, editor and on-air personality with decades of experience in Massachusetts politics. Video clips of each segment appear below… [read more].

2010 MA Governor Candidates

July 5th, 2010

MASSACHUSETTS – On November 2, 2010, the people of Massachusetts will elect their next Governor. Four candidates have made it onto the ballot; Deval Patrick, Charlie Baker, Jill Stein and Tim Cahill. The table below provides additional information about the candidates and their Lieutenant Governor hopeful running mates. We have also provided political party affiliation, links to… [read more].

Cape Winds Approved by Federal Government

April 28th, 2010

BOSTON, MA – In a televised press conference today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the Obama administration had approved the Cape Winds project which could result in 130 electricity generating win turbines being placed in Nantucket Sound off the shores of Cape Cod. The project which has been debated for almost a decade… [read more].

Framingham On-street Parking Changes

April 7th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – New parking regulations based on findings and recommendations by the Framingham Traffic and Roadway Safety Committee, (TRSC), and approved by the Framingham Board of Selectman have significant implications for those who want to, or need to park “on street” in Framingham. Placement of new signs, and the removal of other signs has cleared up… [read more].

Obama in Framingham - April Fools?

April 2nd, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Ok, it was April 1st, and someone posted the following on their FaceBook wall; “Obama Lands at Marlborough Airport”. Now this is something that would seem strange even if it wasn’t April Fools Day. Several “hahaha” replies quickly follow and accusations of, “very funny, April Fools, huh?” start to fly. One friend comments that… [read more].