Three reasons the IRS ‘scandal’ is ridiculous
The Internal Revenue Service has acknowledged that for a little while it was giving some extra scrutiny to political groups applying for tax-exempt status. So? For starters, political groups aren’t supposed to be tax-exempt.
‘Disappointment and frustration’ over City Council’s hold on schools budget
The co-chairs of the Cambridge Parent Advisory Council on Special Education hope that City Council will work more collaboratively with School Committee and not have impetuous political gestures jeopardize the welfare of our children’s education.
Councillor explains vote to hold School Department Budget ‘for additional clarity’
Just as a teacher uses lesson planning to ensure subject objectives are covered, I feel the expenses within this budget should link to objective measures that produce a stellar and successful school district.
School Committee members object to four councillors’ vote to hold district budget
The co-chairmen of the Budget Subcommittee of the School Committee write to express “complete disappointment” in the vote by four city councillors after more than eight months of school department budget process.
Let the Redevelopment Authority finish Kendall Square planning, then do city
Any involvement of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority in Central Square is completely premature, but the authority can and should take the lead in Kendall Square. Afterward: an expanded role in citywide planning activities.
State reps, senators write to oppose child mental health changes wanted by CHA
Cambridge Health Alliance has suggested those no longer able to access care after its changes can turn to Franciscan Hospital for Children or Bay Ridge Hospital, but that is not a true option.
Letter: Connolly shows leadership on MIT’s Kendall plan
Only one presumptive City Council candidate has consistently raised awareness about the two major flaws in the massive Kendall Square upzoning deal for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. That candidate is Mike Connolly.
Letter: Decker, Toomey must resign as councillors
A full third of their elected term remains for city councillors and state Reps. Marjorie Decker and Tim Toomey, with plenty of important matters ahead. I urge councillors them to do what’s right.
A ‘no’ vote by Rep. Rogers leading to a better state plan for transportation, education
Standing by while our infrastructure crumbles and our transportation system slowly declines is not an option. My “no” vote was simply a request that the House and Senate work with the governor to make its plan better.
How to end our sugar-coated gentrification and save Cambridge for all of us
Nobody voted for the councillors so they could represent the interests of future Cambridge residents against those of current residents, but that’s what the position they’re in with the current approach to “inclusionary zoning.”
May 22, 2013
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