The Soapbox

Tell the Governor: Commuter rail is unsustainable, will cause an income tax

Thursday, May 23, 2019 Jane Aitken 10

Please let the House of Representatives and the Governor know that considering the failures of commuter rail in almost every other state where it has been tried, you do not support it. READ MORE

Close the FICA loophole: $300 million to cut property taxes and pay for schools

Saturday, May 18, 2019 Sen. Jeanne Dietsch 0

We could cut the statewide property tax – a tax no voter ever raised their paddle for – by half. We could reinstate stabilization grant funding. And more. It can happen if enough people just show up. READ MORE

All or nothing: Veteran suing VA over Bible display applauds anonymous addition of other religious texts

Thursday, May 16, 2019 James L. Chamberlain 3

“I appreciate and respect the reasons the gentleman placed his Bible on the table but I feel it is inappropriate and, indeed, unconstitutional, for this display. By placing the Bible there, you are saying “this display honors Christians” and that is disrespectful to service personnel of other faiths and no faiths.” READ MORE

Make a good idea better: How to fully protect people on bikes along Maple Street

Thursday, May 16, 2019 Derek Shooster 0

Ward 2 Alderman Will Stewart and Department of Public Works staff have invited the neighborhood to discuss the pilot project a meeting this evening 6 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, (235 Myrtle St.). Between tonight’s meeting and a second meeting to collect public feedback on the change, the neighborhood should consider supporting a fully-protected bike lane along Maple Street and eventually Beech Street. READ MORE

We are aware of what the BOSC will say on Monday night. You should be too.

Sunday, April 21, 2019 Sue Ellen Hannan 0

The MEA has been willing to collaborate with the BOSC Negotiation Committee and is still willing to meet. READ MORE

The end of Inti Academy: ‘The victims are innocent children and my heart is breaking for them’

Friday, April 19, 2019 Fred Harwood 0

Through Inti Academy, we made a difference in the lives of those huddled and poor yearning to breathe free. For 10 years we have succeeded brilliantly to transform the lives of underserved kids. READ MORE

Open Letter from a Manchester teacher to the city: ‘This is my rally cry’

Thursday, April 18, 2019 Matthew Cygan 8

Despite popular opinion, the teachers in this city are not making obscene demands when it comes to a contract. We simply want to be treated with respect, treated like professionals with a level of dignity that reflects the very ideals that we instill in our students. READ MORE