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Rufus Gifford, the son of Bank of America board member Chad Gifford, is the national finance director President Obama's 2012 reelection campaign. Over half of the teachers removed from underperforming schools in Boston now teach at other troubled schools. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Marie Joseph drowned in the state-owned pool in Fall River last week, according to an autopsy released by the Bristol County District Attorney's office. The drowning was termed "accidental." Veterans Memorial Pool, where the 36-year old Fall River resident drowned, reportedly had an expired permit as of December 31, 2010. The pool had six lifeguards on duty the day Joseph drowned. Danyelle Hunt said her 9-year old son warned lifeguards Joseph was in trouble and said they did nothing to help. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Before the month of May ends, Boston Common will have free WiFi. Some Massachusetts lawmakers want state monies pulled from www.mariatalks.com over how it describes sex and abortion. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Snow and cold are dominating the weather. Governor Deval Patrick talked up budget cuts. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
International students added over $1 billion to Massachusetts' economy in 2010. The family of Molly Bish is still looking for her killer. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
- Ted Kennedy's FBI was made public some 10 months after his death. The file includes over 40 years worth of death threats directed at him. [CNN]
- The John Hancock Tower is for sale, again, just 15 months after the current owners bought it at a foreclosure auction. [Boston Globe]
- Cannoli wars; Who ya got? Mike's Pastry or Modern Pastry? [TheSpottedDuck.com]
- It's called the iPad, it's just $499, and, yes, you have to get it. [AP via Yahoo!News]
- According to Governor Deval Patrick, the state's budget should be $28.2 billion for the next fiscal year. [Boston Globe]
- Abercrombie's Farrington Inn, located on Farrington Avenue in Allston was voted the "dirtiest hotel" in Boston by TripAdvisor.com. [WBZ]
Governor Deval Patrick signed the Massachusetts budget today, vetoing over $120 million in pet projects earmarked by his legislators. Critics have said that the state's budget is bloated and even the cuts Patrick made today won't be enough to compensate. Perhaps in part because of this, Patrick is asking the legislature to grant him the power to make additional budget cuts throughout the year. Blue Mass Group has most of the nitty gritty; the full budget is available here.
If the state is broke-ass, then we need to start saving some money, and the governor and legislators are looking at the always-controversial police details. Those new to Massachusetts might wonder why police officers are often at construction sites instead of the usual flagman or flagwoman.
Governor Deval Patrick has expressed hopes of replacing police officers on construction sites with flagmen. Police details are one of the oldest--and most controversial--local traditions, and Patrick won't have an easy time getting this done. The detail is great for police officers in that they can make more cash, but it hits taxpayers hard. As Casey Ross at the Herald points out, "We are the only state that does not use flagmen." There will always...
We're playing a little game we call "what's Tommy's name not on?" The Zamboni that smoothes the ice at the Frog Pond? It's on there. The welcome sign to Boston? It's on there. The toothbrushes the Boston Public Health Commission distributes? It's on there (and happens to be absurdly huge.) The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center? Yeah, that's it. Menino's name does not adorn the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is not yet called...
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