Posted by: jimfior02 on: January 26, 2008
The Gamble on Local Aid
Under Proposition 2 and half, cities depend upon local aid to survive. State aid is based upon lottery receipts. This year, lottery receipts are down, meaning local aid may be in for a fall. If local aid is cut, cities and towns are forced to raise taxes or lay off employees.
The Governor [...]
Posted by: jimfior02 on: January 19, 2008
There has been a good deal of comment in the newspapers lately about
police details. Our police chief has been the subject of a good deal of criticism, most of it unjustified. I thought I would write and start a discussion about it.
Contrary to popular belief, no Massachusetts law, at least no law that we can [...]
Posted by: jimfior02 on: January 17, 2008
Welcome to Mayor Jim’s blog! This is your chance to give advice to city leaders on the running of the city.
Please be patient! I am new to this, and am doing this myself from my home. I do not have a great deal of time to do this and may not be able to respond to [...]
