Archive for April, 2009

Bond-Dirocco race continues this week »

After the story last week in the Lowell Sun, which repeated much of the information that we had here on the forum, the discussion will continue this week on the Lowell Sun’s online “Sun Talk Live” program this Thursday evening.
Bond’s attempt to present Dirocco as an overspender did not work.
Even moreso, it made the point [...]

Dracut selectman refutes challenger’s claims of overspending »

By Dennis Shaughnessey, dshaughnessey@lowellsun.com
DRACUT — Calling it “the dark side of politics,” incumbent Selectman Joe DiRocco is reluctantly responding to accusations by challenger Brian Bond.
“My opponent is throwing anything out there in order to get elected,” said DiRocco, who is running for his third term on the board.
During a candidates forum last week, [...]

REFORM before REVENUE »

What is wrong with this new Speaker of the House (DeLeo).
I am most happy with our own State Rep, Colleen Garry, as well as the other local reps like Bill Green in Billerica and Kevin Murphy in Lowell who all spoke out yesterday and voted against raising the Sales Tax.
The house has refused to support [...]

Hey Frank, the new Arbitron numbers are in… »

Why aren’t you talking about them?
Could it be because they are showing a huge increase in listenership for 980 WCAP? Something like 35 to 40,000 listeners.. that’s NUMBER ONE in the Lowell and Merrimack Valley.. during morning, afternoon and drive time.
Somebody gets it.
Oh, but what about the Overall Boston market you ask?
WCAP has come out [...]

Bob Audet: Candidate for Housing Authority »

I recently received this letter from Mr Audet for posting:

Piendak’s Official Response for information »

I’m not going to put much comment on this.. it pretty much says what it does.
“During your tenure as Fire Chief, I don’t recall you ever overspending your departmental budget.”

Ice Storm Cleanup: Free town Pickup of Debris »

Brian Bond on Veterans Park Lighting »

On May 4th, residents of Dracut will be asked to make important decisions about the leadership of the community, including educational and housing authority. In preparation for these decisions, residents look to a variety of sources for information about current and future community issues. Local radio stations, internet blogs, and local newspapers, including [...]

Open Space Committee: State Forest Hike »

The Open Space Committee is planning a walk through the State Forest tomorrow, Saturday April 18th, at 3PM. We will go in on the Lowell side, down Trotting Park Road, which is off Varnum Avenue past Lowell General Hospital and D’Youville Manor.
A good portion is paved so it shouldn’t be extremely strenuous. Please [...]

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