Monday, February 25, 2013
Do you wonder what the 'sequester' will mean for Massachusetts? A White House report gives examples of where federal aid would be cut.
Massachusetts would see more than $91 million in federal funds cut from a myriad of programs if Congress fails to act this week to avoid the sequester, the Obama Administration said Sunday. In a move designed to pressure Republicans into accepting new taxes on the wealthy as part of a deal to prevent the sequester from taking effect on Friday, the White House released reports that outlined how those cuts would impact individual states, The Huffington Post reported. Here are some examples of what's on the chopping block for us here in Massachusetts, according to the report: After the reports were released, congressional Republicans criticized the Obama administration for the PR move, The Huffington Post reported. “Rather than issuing last-…
Monday, February 18, 2013
A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.
Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Monday, Feb. 18. 1. Freezing: The high temperature on Monday is forecasted to be about freezing – 32 degrees – with sunny skies and winds gusting to 44 miles per hour. 2. Cookie: Any purchase at Subway sandwich shops on Monday gets you on free cookie on what the chain is calling Free Cookie Day. In Danvers, there’s a location inside Walmart off Route 114 plus one just over the line in Peabody on Route 114. 3. Presidents: Monday is Presidents Day, a federal holiday that combines both Lincoln and Washington’s birthdays to honor all presidents. 4. Columbia: Gov. Deval Patrick is …
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Friday, January 25, 2013
Danvers could see more state money if legislators approve the fiscal 2014 budget proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick this week.
The state budget proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick this week calls for a 14 percent increase in state aid to Danvers. State Rep. Ted Speliotis (D-Danvers) called it a "good bump" but also warned that it may be a "tease" from Patrick, who is hoping to get legislators to approve a proposed increase in the income tax and so-called "sin taxes" on candy and cigarettes. Speliotis welcomed the numbers in Patrick's budget - $9.3 million for Danvers - but also warned that it is "step 1" in the budget process that will run into the summer before a final budget is reached. "This is step 1 in the budget process," he said. "There's a chance we could level fund (local aid) and it would mean nothing." Speliotis said he does not support the new taxes …
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Here's a look at some of the special things you will find at the Topsfield Fair on Saturday, Sept. 29. Check for this daily feature here on Danvers Patch through the fair's closing day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8.
Saturday, Sept. 29 is the second day of the 2012 Topsfield Fair, the oldest fair in the country. It is the first full day that the fair is open. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. The agricultural buildings close at 10 p.m. Saturday gets started with the Grand Parade at 9 a.m. It starts at Topsfield Common and makes its way down Main Street and Maple Street into the Fairgrounds. Saturday is Girl Scout Day, honoring the 100th year of Girl Scouts. All girls in uniform will get in free along with one parent. Gov. Deval Patrick also plans to visit the fair on Saturday. He plans to be there at noon. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police also arrive at the fair for the first time on Saturday, presenting their musical ride at 2 and 6 p.m. …
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Friday, September 28, 2012
In a live chat on Patch Thursday, Gov. Deval Patrick said he approves of the extraordinary step of allowing release to defense attorneys of State Police interviews with alleged "rogue chemist" Annie Dookhan.
Gov. Deval Patrick took part in a live chat on Danvers Patch Thursday. In it, he spoke about the scandal engulfing the State Drug Lab in Jamaica Plain. That's where so-called "rogue chemist" Annie Dookhan is alleged to have tainted the evidence in as many as 34,000 cases. Thousands of drug dealers behind bars could go free (and some have already been released.) Asked by Patch for a progress report on the mammoth task of dealing with the fallout, here's what the governor typed: The criminal investigation is ongoing. Yesterday, in a very unusual move, prosecutors gave defense attorneys all the notes of State Police interviews of witnesses to date, including the notes of the interview of Annie Dookhan, the chemist at the center of this. Given…
Asked about toll fairness during a Patch live chat, Governor Deval Patrick asked a reader whether he'd support high-speed tolls. Are these a good way to share the transportation funding pain, or another money grab?
Are high-speed tolls along Interstate 93 and other highways a smart way to help fund transportation in the state? Governor Deval Patrick mentioned such a system during a Danvers Patch live chat on Thursday. If you've gone up Interstate 95 into New Hampshire, you've seen high-speed tolling in action. The system is designed to read your EZ-Pass (new Fast Lane) transponder while you breeze by at 65 miles per hour. There's no need to slow down or squeeze though a booth, as EZ-Pass users currently do on the Tobin Bridge, the Massachusetts Pike and harbor tunnels. The chat moved on to other topics, so no details about implementation were offered. What do you think? Would tolls along I-93 offer some fairness to drivers from Danvers, many who all …
The governor, during a live chat on Danvers Patch, expressed skepticism about the legalization of medical marijuana, though he sympathized with patients in pain.
Governor Deval Patrick said he would likely vote no on Question Three this fall. During a Thursday live chat on Danvers Patch, a reader asked Patrick how he would vote on the ballot question and whether the governor was for or against the legalization of cannabis. "I am not too energized on this issue, personally. California's experience has been mixed. I will probably vote against it. I respect the opposing view, though, especially those whose concern is for people in constant pain," wrote the governor in response. Proponents say medical marijuana will help ease the pain and suffering of cancer patients and other eligible residents. Opponents, meanwhile, say the law is a back door to full legalization, and that medical marijuana can be …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
The complete transcript of Thursday afternoon's live chat with Gov. Deval Patrick.
The governor will take your questions Thursday at 1:30 p.m..
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
Governor Deval Patrick will answer your questions during a live chat here on Danvers Patch at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. To join the chat, enter your name and question in the widget above. We will try to get to as many questions as we can within the allotted 45 minutes, but can't guarantee every question will make it into the chat.
A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.
Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Thursday, Sept. 27. 1. Debate: The race for the Sixth Congressional District seat has really become one of the feistiest and most interesting races on the fall ballot. And both candidates will meet for the first of four scheduled debates on Thursday night. U.S. Rep. John Tierney, D-Salem, will debate Republican challenger at North Shore Community College in Lynn starting at 3 p.m. The debate will also include Libertarian Party candidate Daniel Fishman. The debate is by Mass Inc. and CommonWealth Magazine. 2. Dinner: The first Senior Center dinner of the season is scheduled for…
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Les Moore
1:46 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
It should also be noted that according to the Dems........The moon will not rise again until more tax revenue is raised...........and it will be low-tide "Forever".......and the rocket from "Davey & Goliath" will have no fuel....:( Les more ›