Thursday, March 28, 2013
Thomas Menino is the longest-serving mayor in Boston history. But does his reign deserve inclusion among the city's greatest?
Mayor Thomas Menino will not seek a sixth term, according to at-large Boston politics journalist David Bernstein. Menino reportedly told Fox 25 this morning that it was a tough decision to make. So ends the longest mayorship in Boston history, and one of the longest in American history (To give you some perspective, long-time Chicago Mayor and political boss Richard J. Daley served 21 years and his son Richard M. Daley has currently served 24 years). But does a long career guarantee a spot in the Boston mayoral Hall of Fame, like Carlton Fisk's long career landed him in Cooperstown? Or has Mayor Menino's accomplishments guaranteed him a slot on the short list of Boston's greatest mayors? There are 53 elected mayors in the city's history, …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
City Councilor John Connolly on Tuesday announced his campaign for mayor. Current Mayor Tom Menino, meanwhile, has remained mum about whether he'll run for another term. If these two Boston powerhouses were matched up in the fall, who'd get your vote?
At the very least, it'll be interesting. Boston City Councilor John Connolly threw his hat into the ring Tuesday and announced his candidacy for mayor. Connolly, a city councilor since 2007, has been raising money at an accelerated clip, according to the Globe. That money haul and speculative tweet made this the worst kept secret in the city. Menino, on the other hand, is no shrinking violet, either. A prolonged illness late last year led to speculation that the longest-serving mayor in city history would step down at the end of this term. The Globe notes, however, that a return to health has led to whispers among the cognoscenti that Menino will run again. What do you think? Should Menino run again? Does Connolly have the political …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Did Mayor Thomas Menino's speech hit the mark? Do you think the speech's tone signals his intent to run for another term?
Mayor Thomas Menino delivered an optimistic and ambitious state of the city address Tuesday night, offering broad outlines for improving schools, achieving py equity for women and workforce development through partnerships between MIT, Harvard University and city community centers. What did you think of the speech? Did the Mayor address your concerns? Do you think the themes presented offer a blueprint for the city's future, or was it too broad and general? And don't forget your crystal ball: Many political observers hoped Menino would give some sign about his future plans. Given the speech (which you can watch on the city website), do you think the mayor laid out his platform for another term, or was it his valedictory after 20 years in …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Mayor Thomas Menino offered several broad outlines for the coming year.
An aggressive approach to school improvement and pay equity for Boston’s women were two pillars of Mayor Thomas Menino’s 2013 State of the City address. “Our progress is real, our future is bright. The state of our city is striking, sound and strong,” he said. Walking slowly with a cane and with a chair positioned behind his lectern, Menino told the assembled crowd his administration would push to convert more than 1 million square feet of city property into affordable housing for families. Menino was met by a thunderous and sustained ovation as Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” played during his entrance and he tried, in vain, to start the speech on time. “You don’t want to hear my words of wisdom, do you?” joked Menino as the cheering …
Friday, January 18, 2013
President Barack Obama, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino all promised renewed focus on the issue this week.
The president, governor and Boston mayor all spoke out about gun control this week, promising to push for stronger regulation in the wake of the Newtown, CT school shooting that left 28 people dead. On Tuesday, while outlining his proposals for the 2013-14 state legislative session, Mayor Thomas Menino said public safety remains an important focus for the city. Included in his legislative initiatives is an act that would establish a gun offender registry in the commonwealth. Menino, who serves as co-chairman of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, said the group’s push for new legislation was “about making our streets safer.” State legislation On Wednesday, Governor Deval Patrick filed new legislation designed to strengthen gun control by …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is currently at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center recuperating his back.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is working hard to recuperate his back by doing three hours of physical therapy a day. “He’s not walking as well as he wants to, but he’s walking,” Menino spokeswoman Dot Joyce told the Boston Herald. “With his therapy, he’ll be better than he was before (his hospitalization).” No word was given on when Menino would be released from the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center. Menino was hospitalized on Oct. 26 for a viral infection, and while he was in the hospital a blood clot was found, as was a back compressure fracture, which led to an infection. He was also diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes while in Brigham & Women's Hospital, where he was released from on Nov. 26. A Boston spokesperson told Patch that Menino would…
Thursday, October 18, 2012
City personnel have asked the Trojan condom company's marketing firm to find an alternative site - something with not as many young families.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino does not want the famed Trojan condom company handing out sex toys at City Hall Plaza. The city's properties chief, Michael Galvin, has written to Massivemedia, the marketing firm for the condom company, asking them find a more suitable place for their giveaway. No date has been proposed for the sex toy giveaway, as the company is still looking for a location in Boston. "I am told the public nature of the plaza affords you legal protection to distribute these products should you insist against our objections, but I would tell you in the strongest terms allowable that I feel this is an inappropriate and irresponsible use for the plaza," wrote Galvin in the letter. Trojan's Bruce Weiss, vice president of marketing …
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Monday, September 24, 2012
Boston Public Schools will release five alternative plans for school choice. What would you like to see the school system do to improve school assignments for kids?
Boston Public Schools will host a meeting 6 p.m. Monday night to announce five alternative school choice plans. The five alternatives were designed to improve local school access while preserving a parent's ability to choose the best school for their child, according to Superintendent Carol Johnson. Johnson made her remarks to WBUR. The schools have been mum on the details of the plan, preferring to present them Monday night at the Lilla Frederick Pilot Middle School in Dorchester. From there, the department plans more public meetings to present and vet the alternatives, which will also be examined by an advisory committee appointed by Mayor Thomas Menino, according to boston.com. What do you think? What kind of changes should the school …
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino gave his annual State of the City address at Faneuil Hall on Jan. 17.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino presented his 14th State of the City address at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall yesteday. Menino said Boston has thrived, despite the political and economic divisions. He added that personal connections, relationships, and collaboration, will continue to propel the city forward in 2012. “We have increased our focus on people and strengthened the relationship between government and the residents we serve,” said Menino in his address. “We’ve refused to allow strained budgets to result in strained relationships.” Advancing education, economic development, job growth, public safety, community engagement and the health of our residents in fighting obesity, were topics Menino focused on. The national anthem was sung by…
BenLaGuer
9:28 am on Friday, March 29, 2013
A vindictive, classless buffoon. But my fear is that the voters of Boston could produce somebody worse. more ›