Republicans v. Democrats...
Posted by henry in Community Meeting Round-up on 02 21st, 2009 | 1 Comment
Why am I a republican? Well, it goes a little like this. I believe as an American you have the right to work hard and earn a living anyway you’d like so long as it’s legal. Legal, as defined by the laws for the local municipalities, states and federal government. I also believe that taxes are something...
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A Thoughtful Letter in Troubling Times...
Posted by henry in Community Meeting Round-up on 02 14th, 2009 | No Comments
I found this letter and it’s response when reading posts on Southcoast Response, the Standard Times public bulletin board forums. I felt the author’s points were so vivid and so purely American I had to re-post them here. Good people of New Bedford, please take time to read Mr. Knox’s...
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New Bedford City Council mum on the lay-...
Posted by henry in Community Meeting Round-up on 02 8th, 2009 | No Comments
So, at the risk of sounding like a loon. Where is our New Bedford city council on this whole local fiscal crisis situation?  Have they no opinions on the potential layoffs, do they not have a dog in this fight? Perhaps it’s easier to say nothing rather than to take a side here? I’m concerned that...
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Meetings week of 2/1/09...
Posted by henry in Volunteer Opportunities on 02 3rd, 2009 | No Comments
This week , Thursday is a great chance to get involved in a few initiatives. Neighborhood’s United is meeting this Thursday February 5th 2009 at 6:30 pm in the Charles Ashley Room at New Bedford City Hall. Mayor Scott Lang and Matt Morrissey are also meeting this Thursday February 5th 2009 at...
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