Local News Briefs & Tidbits – 2-12-2012
PREACHING TO THE CHOIR In a recent story that appeared online at Northampton Media, writer-editor Mary Serreze wrote about a visit by traveling Occupy Wall Street protesters to the cozily-progressive city of Northampton earlier this month. Print PDF
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The SI’s All-Time Motion Picture Reviews
With the new year upon us, I thought it would be a good time to get in a good-hearted post (as so few of mine apparently are!) on a subject that all but the most ardent critics of mine would not find offensive: movie reviews. Print PDF
Senator Brown will Lose in November
The upcoming U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts between Senator Scott Brown and rising star in the Democratic Party Elizabeth Warren has, is, and will receive more than its share of analysis. The contest for the first full six year senate term since the death of Ted Kennedy is being touted as “one to watch.” According [...]
Ferrera Stumbles Coming Out of the Gate
El Presedente didn’t waste anytime showing his leadership ability – or lack thereof – with the 2012 edition of the Springfield City Council. Print PDF
THE BOHEMIAN CANDIDATE: Jeffrey P. Donnelly’s Conspiracy Theory
If there was any way to stop a rebellious, self-proclaimed bohemian Republican from attaining political office and exposing widespread academic cronyism, one way would be to harass him incessantly and throw him behind bars. (Or is that two ways?) Print PDF
Considering the Alternatives: Local Politics with Some Cats Thrown In
SARNO PROPOSES CITY TAX INCREASE SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno has brought out his proposals for city property taxes for the Fiscal Year 2012, and, predictably, they are a hike over last year’s rates. Sarno has proposed a residential rate of $19.99 (per $1,000) and a commercial rate of $39.53. Those numbers are up [...]
Duck Soup: The Feeding Frenzy that Comes with Anonymous Posting
- – Earlier this month we learned of the tragic killing of a beloved Muscovy duck in Westfield’s Stanley Park. The duck had been affectionately named “Ozzie” by park officials, although park visitors knew him under various different names. Print PDF
Quick Hits: Biomass Plant Moves Forward; Eleanor Powell Remembered; The “Other” Stebbins
SPRINGFIELD’S OTHER STEBBINS Hey everybody! Guess who’s got her own website and blog? Print PDF
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