You know things are bad when Mohegan Sun, that near-perfect money machine, delays construction of a massive renovation. Closer to home I’m betting that Mayor
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The Politics Of The South End, Plus: Himes Says Poll Shows Race Even
Mayor Bill Finch has a stubborn streak that is both commendable and exasperating. He has thrown himself smack in the middle of an issue–saving two
Read moreHey Sarah, Eat My Nutmeg, Plus: More Shays-Himes Sparring Sessions
Polls, polls and more polls from the presidential race. Press releases, spin doctors, side kicks, back kicks, back flips. I’m getting whiplash from the avalanche of emails
Read moreThe Money Scare, Plus: Stinky’s Woodpecker And Finch Consolidates Departments
God, it’s ugly out there. Have you checked in with your financial adviser? How’s your retirement account? I snuck in a round of golf with
Read moreShays And Himes Debate Debates
Okay, let the games begin. A war of words has erupted between the camps of the great debaters Congressman Christopher Shays and his Democratic opponent
Read morePress Release Me, Let Me Go: Pelosi Stumps For Himes
We’re backed up on a bunch of press releases so I’ll leave four of them this weekend for your reading enjoyment. As we close in on November, campaign
Read moreLook Out, Johnny Fabs In The Pol Pod, Plus: Council Bonds And Shays Hits Himes
Okay, strap in, former Mayor John Fabrizi has a lot to say, and he doesn’t disappoint. We sat down for a 21-minute Pol Pod on
Read moreBoard Of Ed Dough, Plus: Russo’s Viewpoint
Get a load of this: late Tuesday afternoon I spoke to Bob Curwen, co-chair of the City Council Budget and Appropriations Committee, and he says
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