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Governor warns of possible cuts in local aid

Posted by: jimfior02 on: January 8, 2009

Recently, Governor Patrick warned cities and towns that the economic downturn was having a dramatic effect on State tax revenues.  The Governor, who cut $1 billion from his budget in October, announced that he would be forced to cut another $1 billion in January or February.
The Governor has asked the legislature for permission to cut [...]



  • followtherules: Mayor why don't you just follow the rules that you agreed to and signed??? Negotiate in good faith and resolve the problem the right way. Please pleas
  • chippy2: While I sympathize with city employees with the rise in expenses, the same problem exsists throughout the community. As a retiree, living solely on S
  • bobmc: Reenie, all our fire fighters are union. We belong to a local with our own E-board and bargaining committee. They get paid nothing. There is a very sm