Conservative Matt Drudge Goes After Trump! It is OVER !

 Lawson Miller

Aug 12 

Was Trump Selling Access to Top Secret Documents?

An examination of possible motives

That, in and of itself, is a pretty huge deal. It is also eye-opening, given recent reporting from CNN that the grand jury investigating the theft of the documents had subpoenaed them back in June. In fact, the whole purpose of the FBI warrant was that they had probable cause to believe he did not hand all the documents over. And if the warrant confirms reporting from The Times, they were correct.

This leaves us with three distinct possibilities:

1. Trump made copies; and/or
2. He didn’t lawfully comply with a subpoena from a federal grand jury; and/or
3. He and his team lied to the FBI.

All three of these are bad. So why is he going to such lengths to keep the information he took? Is he selling it? Is he passing it to foreign countries? National Security experts were surprised that the chief counterintelligence official at the Department of Justice, Jay Bratt, signed off on the motion to unseal the warrant.   https://medium.com/politically-speaking/was-trump-selling-access-to-top-secret-documents-5c23bc4df9fb  

Fascists on Mobilize Medford and Medford Politics attacking Paul Donato: Jane Hamel August 27, 2022 7:13 am

 Fascists on Mobilize Medford and Medford Politics attacking Paul Donato: 

AS A HOMOSEXUAL MALE WHO HAS KNOWN PAUL DONATO FOR HALF A CENTURY, THIS IS SEEN AS NICHOLE MOSSALAM AFRAID AND SCARED, AND HER LUNATIC FRINGE NUTCASES ATTACKING A GOOD MAN.

 Jane Hamel August 27, 2022 7:13 am   Anyone else see this mailer? I think it's egregious that he's using these high school students in his political maneuvering, despite his voting record. Is there anything to be done though?  

Medford to Add Three New Bluebike Stations City is making substantial investment in alternate green infrastructure and adding to its existing bikeshare network

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 31, 2022

Contact: Steve Smirti, Director of Communications (ssmirti@medford-ma.gov), 516-606-1524

 

 

Medford to Add Three New Bluebike Stations

City is making substantial investment in alternate green infrastructure and adding to its existing bikeshare network

 

(MEDFORD) —The City is adding new Bluebike docking stations to three high density locations through a regional metro planning grant, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced. Medford currently has one docking location at the MBTA Wellington Station that was installed through a partnership with the City of Everett.

 

“Medford is committed to reducing the community’s reliance on fossil fuels and we have pledged to cut our emissions by 50 percent by the end of this decade,” Mayor Lungo-Koehn said. “By investing in green transportation options like Bluebikes, we’re providing our residents with a clean, sustainable, and affordable alternative to driving and delivering on our climate priorities.”

 

Bluebikes operate through a ‘docking’ system, meaning the bikes must be taken from and returned to a designated station. Riders can pay per ride or by securing a monthly or annual membership. Medford joins other Boston area communities such as Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown.

 

The City of Medford, working with the City of Malden, secured a joint grant for three Bluebike stations in each City through the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)’s Community Connections Funding Program. The Medford locations were chosen in an effort to connect to the nearest existing Bluebikes network in Somerville and to help provide a first/last mile connection between Medford Square and the upcoming Green Line station at South Medford/Ball Square. The three locations, anticipated to be in place in September are:

 

• Tufts Square
• Main St. at Brooks Park (near George St.)
• Medford Square (opposite Riverside Plaza)

 

The City has plans to expand the network to other areas of the community as well. The initial expansion plan is focused around connecting existing neighboring stations in Somerville and Everett to Medford Sq. and MBTA train stations, like Wellington Station, South Medford/Ball Sq. Station, and Medford/Tufts U. Station. There are plans in place for a station at the River’s Edge Apartment complex, sponsored by Preotle, Lane and Associates. City officials are actively working on securing additional funding sources, including a Massachusetts Gaming Commission grant and another Community Connections grant as well as several privately sponsored stations.

 

For more information on how Bluebikes work, please visit: https://www.bluebikes.com/.

 

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The MPS Advantage - Lisa Evangelista ....Welcome BACK to Medford School System, Wednesday August 31, 2022

 

Welcome Back to School, Wednesday, August 31, 2022!   http://www.mpsadvantage.education/2022/08/31/welcome-back-to-school-wednesday-august-31-2022/

Posted by Public Information Officer on August 31, 2022

The Medford Public Schools hope all of our 1-12 grade students and families have a wonderful 2022-2023 school year! As a reminder, elementary school students will be dismissed today at 1:30 PM.

For MHS/MVTHS students and caregivers, please be mindful of the new student pick up area in the West Courtyard loop. Additionally, Medford Police will be visible at schools to assist with potential traffic concerns.

We urge patience during the first week of school, as transportation issues may arise. Concerns can be sent to: transportation@medford.k12.ma.us.

Please stop by the Medford Public Schools new and improved website! It can be accessed at the same web address mps02155.org.   READ MORE HERE: 

  http://www.mpsadvantage.education/2022/08/31/welcome-back-to-school-wednesday-august-31-2022/

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Senator Jehlen Newsletter MBTA

 Read here:

https://mailchi.mp/electpatjehlen/trouble-with-a-capital-t-august-2022?e=b54498e434  

The D'Alessandro Report, 2009 Dear Neighbors, There have been plenty of warnings like this over the years, but the number and extent of "unpleasant surprises" has still shaken confidence in the T. This is the first in a series of newsletters about the situation and how we got here. 

 Today, the Federal Administration released its Safety Management Inspection Report. I'm still reading that, but everything in it magnifies the multiple reports over many years that the T doesn't have either adequate funding or adequate management. I'll write about that tomorrow, but here's what I had already written last night: People are furious at the state of the MBTA: the fatality, the fire, the explosion, the derailments, the injuries, the delays, the actual and proposed cuts in service, the month-long closure of the Orange and Green Line... In 2009, two reports looked at Gov. Cellucci's 1999 Forward Funding plan, which was developed with his Administration and Finance Secretary Charlie Baker. 

 That plan dedicated 1% of the sales tax to the T, and also transferred over $3 billion in debt from the general fund to the T. The D'Alessandro Report, requested by Gov. Patrick, found that the T was underfunded because "the Finance Plan substantially underestimated the system’s cost drivers." "Born Broke," a report for the T Advisory Board, added that sales tax revenue had been growing less than 1    

-- The D'Alessandro Report, 2009 Dear Neighbors, There have been plenty of warnings like this over the years, but the number and extent of "unpleasant surprises" has still shaken confidence in the T.   This is the first in a series of newsletters about the situation and how we got here. Today, the Federal Administration released its Safety Management Inspection Report.  I'm still reading that, but everything in it magnifies the multiple reports over many years that the T doesn't have either adequate funding or adequate management.  I'll write about that tomorrow, but here's what I had already written last night: People are furious at the state of the MBTA: the fatality, the fire, the explosion, the derailments, the injuries, the delays, the actual and proposed cuts in service, the month-long closure of the Orange and Green Line... In 2009, two reports looked at Gov. Cellucci's 1999 Forward Funding plan, which was developed with his Administration and Finance Secretary Charlie Baker.  That plan dedicated 1% of the sales tax to the T, and also transferred over $3 billion in debt from the general fund to the T. The D'Alessandro Report, requested by Gov. Patrick, found that the T was underfunded because "the Finance Plan substantially underestimated the system’s cost drivers." "Born Broke," a report for the T Advisory Board, added that sales tax revenue had been growing less than 1% a year, failing completely as the T's principal source of money.  It reiterated the "corrosive effect" of the debt. Under Gov. Patrick, who took office in 2007, the legislature added $160 million a year to help with the debt, and fares were increased.  Patrick appointed Beverly Scott, who had 30 years of experience in public transit management, as general manager in December 2012.  She said the T needed "significant reinvestment," while Transportation Secretary Richard Davey added that "the T would spend more on debt service than on salaries" that year. In 2013 Patrick proposed a major increase in transportation funding, based on a tax plan that would have raised an added $2 billion a year.  The legislature passed a smaller, $800 million, tax package, which was further reduced after public pushback against a tax on software.  And then, on a ballot question, taxpayers rejected the provision that indexed the gas tax to inflation, further reducing available funds.  Evan Horowitz wrote a good summary of those revenue proposals.  Gov. Baker took office in January 2015 and immediately faced a shutdown of the T as nine feet of snow fell during February.  Under criticism and pressure from Baker, General Manager Scott resigned, while continuing to assert the need for more investment.   Baker appointed an expert panel to recommend improvements to the T.  Their Action Plan, issued in April 2015, said "it rejects the 'reform vs. revenue' debate because the T needs both."  However, Baker claimed that the problem was only with management:  "What they did not say is that the T was underfunded.  It wasn’t.  It isn’t.  It won’t be.  What it was was poorly led and horribly managed."  A safety review panel appointed by the Fiscal Management Control Board reported in 2019 that "since 2010 there have been 9 new GMs...the lack of trust with leadership was by far one of the most cited issues....When it comes to safety, employees felt that the organization has created a blame and retaliation culture."   (5 of the new GMs had been appointed - one of them twice - in Baker's 4 years.) (The FTA said today that, since the 2019 Safety Review Panel report, safety performance has declined.) This brings us to 2022, with the Federal Transit Authority announced its safety investigation, leading to shutdowns and service reductions while the T does maintenance and tries to hire dispatchers and operators.  We're all following those stories closely, and I'll write a little more about that soon.  Meanwhile, I'm posting on Facebook about some of what I'm doing, including riding the shuttles to see how they're working. The T just doesn't have either adequate funding or adequate management.  They're related: Adequate funding will depend on management - including the governor - telling the truth about how much money they need.  And people - including the governor and all of us citizens - need to be willing to pay for it.  We'll have a chance in November to decide whether people who make more than a million dollars a year to pay a little more for transportation and education.  The Fair Share Amendment is our best chance to raise more revenue and say that safety, public transit, education, and our future are worth paying for.  Don't take it for granted! Further recommendations for your reading pleasure: Charlie Baker and Steve Kadish: Results: Getting Beyond Politics to Get Important Work Done.  One of Baker's four examples of successful work is the MBTA.  I got my copy from the library.   A history of the T, by the T A really revealing list of the nine general managers from 1980 to 2015, including some of their problems and why they left The Spotlight report on the MBTA chair appointed by Gov. Dukakis vs. the one appointed by Gov. King Comprehensive and detailed history and information on Wikipedia More very soon on the FTA Report and related topics.   Stay safe, stay in touch, and enjoy the last days of summer.

Please donate! Copyright © 2017 CTE Pat Jehlen Our mailing address is: 67 Dane St, Somerville MA 02143

Revere Cinema Turning into AMAZON thanks to Mike McGlynn's GILBANE CORPORATION? August 30 2022 7 pm Joe V Photos

 

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Woburn Village, the old Woburn Mall, is Insane for Parking: Council okays new outdoor dining area at Woburn Village

 For Caffe Nero site by Avalon Bay apartments…

Council okays new outdoor dining area at Woburn Village 

http://homenewshere.com/daily_times_chronicle/news/woburn/article_1cdc8d74-2866-11ed-a92e-271698804f55.html  

WOBURN - The City Council recently granted Woburn Villages developer Edens LLC permission to construct a covered outdoor dining area outside of the mixed-use project’s apartment building.

In a unanimous decision that is essentially an extension a previous minor special permit modification approval from March of 2020, the council clarified that Caffe Nero, a coffee and sandwich shop, can create an outdoor seating area covered by a canopy outside the Mishawum Road site’s 350-unit apartment complex.

According to Burlington attorney Mark Vaughan, representing the petitioner, the new tenant is taking over a 2,155 square foot commercial space situated on the ground floor of the residential building.  

Fat Zac Bears, Out of Control, Like Scarpelli On Steroids

 

Zac Bears: Disturbing the Peace “Our Revolution” out of Control

 Community Media Medford | The Only Real News from Medford Massachusetts TM

Chaotic thinking patterns exhibited by Isaac Bruce Bears II are what Medford residents can look forward to in 2022 as some creepy, way overweight individual takes control of the Medford City Council as “Vice President” in the coming year.

https://medfordinformationcentral.blogspot.com/2021/05/zac-bears-to-play-fat-ichabod-crane-in.html

Has it really come down to this? The ultra-obese city councilor disturbing the peace one day after Halloween with two of his subjects stomping around Norwich Circle, Medford at midnight like some marauding high school troublemakers, dogs howling and a citizen filing a police report. Bears’ response to the police narrative sounding like Adam Knight in the Transcript, excuses, excuses, excuses.  

Biden Vs Trump

Night and Fucking Day

A Sane President vs a Traitor 

Malden’s Mystic Valley Regional Charter School handling of student’s hijab

 

THE GREAT DIVIDE After Malden’s Mystic Valley Regional Charter School handling of student’s hijab, questions swirl over why such incidents continue to occur

As long as charter schools have existed, they have generated controversy. But no single Massachusetts charter school has drawn more fire than Mystic Valley Regional in Malden, an institution as well known in recent years for the strictness of its dress code — and related allegations of racism — as for its academic reputation. Critics of the school don’t mince words: they say its culture is racist, harms students, and should be investigated or even shut down. In response, school leaders describe themselves as victims of intolerance in a raging culture war, under attack because they approach race differently than other schools, by downplaying the differences between students and emphasizing their commonality instead. Read the full story.   https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/30/metro/mystic-valley-regional-charter-school-malden-long-simmering-tensions-echo-ongoing-culture-war/?s_campaign=breakingnews:newsletter

Cambridge police officer accused of OUI crash into 3 motorcyclists, placed on administrative leave Michael Daniliuk, 57, is a youth resource officer

 Cambridge police officer accused of OUI crash into 3 motorcyclists, placed on administrative leave

Michael Daniliuk, 57, is a youth resource officer  An allegedly drunk off-duty Cambridge cop crashed into three motorcyclists while they sat at a traffic light early Monday morning, according to police.

Michael Daniliuk, 57, a youth resource officer with the Cambridge Police Department, was charged by his colleagues with operating under the influence of alcohol and failure to stop at a red light following the crash with three motorcyclists at the intersection of Broadway and Columbia Street. 

Cambridge Police responded to a report of a multi-vehicle crash around midnight on Monday. Their investigation determined that the three motorcyclists were struck while they were stopped at a traffic light on Broadway.

Two of the motorcyclists and Daniliuk were transported to local hospitals. No apparent major injuries were reported.   https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/08/29/alleged-drunk-cambridge-police-officer-crashes-into-3-motorcyclists-placed-on-administrative-leave/?utm_email=B47AA4BF04D535F664F99407F9&g2i_eui=RgubftAtS%2bPZ3icRgqbNnp9LwXH2xBea&g2i_source=newsletter&lctg=B47AA4BF04D535F664F99407F9&active=no&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bostonherald.com%2f2022%2f08%2f29%2falleged-drunk-cambridge-police-officer-crashes-into-3-motorcyclists-placed-on-administrative-leave%2f&utm_campaign=boston-herald-nightly-briefing&utm_content=automated

Medford Launches FindMedford Wayfinding Program! Thanks Jim and SMRTO

 



Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability Formerly Offices of Community Development & Energy and Environment Medford Launches FindMedford Wayfinding Program! The City has launched FindMedford, a new pedestrian wayfinding pilot program aimed at promoting walkability, reducing traffic congestion and limiting emissions by encouraging the public to access points of interest by foot. The FindMedford wayfinding program will create a comprehensive city-wide plan for signage to help people safely navigate points throughout the city. These signs highlight Medford's history, including landmarks and buildings, give squares and destinations a boost, and assist with the transition between car, pedestrian, and transit use. We encourage everyone to explore our city by becoming a tourist in your own hometown - check out the walking path and destination map by clicking here! Click here to check out FindMedford's walking map Want to give feedback on the program? Click here! Comprehensive Plan Update: Draft Released, Feedback Needed! The draft of the City’s first comprehensive plan is here! Help shape the vision for Medford by giving your feedback on the draft.     In June of 2021, the City of Medford launched a citywide comprehensive planning process. Over the past year, this draft has been shaped by Medford residents, the community Steering Committee, City Staff, and local and regional partners. Emphasis has been placed on public participation throughout the planning process, but your input is still needed as adjustments are made to the draft over the next few months before the Plan is finalized this fall.  Paper copies will be available at City Hall in the Planning office, room 308.   The plan engages seven core areas: land use; housing; economic development; history, arts, and cultures; open space and recreation; public services; and mobility. These areas will be assessed under the themes of resilience, equity, and health. This plan will help guide the City with policy decisions, future investments, regulatory changes, and ongoing community discussions– make your voice heard!   Click here to take the Comprehensive Plan survey Click here to view the Comprehensive Plan Draft City Announces New Curbside Textile Recycling Partner: Helpsy Starting September 3rd The City of Medford has partnered with Helpsy, a textile recycling company, to offer a free and easy home pickup textile recycling service for the community. This includes bagged and clean clothing, shoes, bedding, and other textiles. As the largest clothing collector in the Northeast, Helpsy partners with municipalities and organizations across 11 states to collect unwanted clothing and other textiles in order to keep clothes out of landfills. In 2021, the company diverted nearly 30 million pounds of textiles from landfills through a combination of clothing drives, home pickups, thrift store partners and clothing receptacles.  According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, textile waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the United States, occupying nearly 5% of all landfill space, which is why Helpsy works with cities like Medford to give clothing the longest life possible.   Beginning September 3rd, pickups in the City will take place weekly on Saturdays between 7am-5pm. In order to recycle bagged and clean clothing, the community can sign up at www.helpsy.co/medfordma or call 1-800-244-6350.   Click here to check out Helpsy's page Garbage to Garden Offering Free Starter Kits! Starting September 1st, the City of Medford is partnering with Garbage to Garden to offer the first 50 sign-ups for their compost collection service a free starter kit! The starter kits include a rolling/locking 12-gallon bin, a tabletop bin, and a pack of compostable liners. The starter kit can replace the one-time $20 purchase which typically accompanies the compost subscription fee, which costs Medford residents $8.99/month (or $99.99/year). To take advantage of the giveaway, starting on September 1st, be one of the first 50 individuals to sign up either by calling 617-977-4547, signing up online, or by visiting their table at the weekly city farmer's market at Medford's Condon Shell on Thursdays. Click here to sign up for curbside composting Recent Development Projects Theory Wellness @ 162 Mystic Avenue After a rigorous review process through Medford's Cannabis Advisory Council and negotiating a Host Community Agreement with City Administration, Theory Wellness presented their application for a Special Permit to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The ZBA approved the Special Permit in a vote of 5-0. To review Theory Wellness' ZBA application materials, click the button link below. Check out Theory Wellness' ZBA application materials 100 Winchester Street Community Meeting Monday, Aug 29th @ 7pm Please join the developers of 100 Winchester Street, who propose the creation of a 65-unit residential building with 50 parking spaces, a community pocket park, and preservation of the existing corner lot home, for a virtual neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposal. This development is proposed as a “Planned Development District” under Section 9.2 of the Medford Zoning Ordinance. Join by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89309242129?pwd=UHEvbTBhcUZXbEI5TitlOE94cGhWdz09 Meeting ID: 893 0924 2129 Passcode: 03312022 Click here to join the Zoom Raise Your Voice Corner The City of Medford consistently needs input from the community. Review the ongoing survey opportunities below, to raise your voice! Comprehensive Plan: Feedback on Draft A draft of the Medford Comprehensive Plan is ready for your review! Thanks to all who have helped shape the plan over the past year, including City staff, the community Steering Committee, Medford residents, local and regional partners, and the consulting team. Please take some time to review the draft and share your feedback with us! We will be making changes over the next few months before finalizing the Plan this fall.  Feedback can be submitted through this online form or emailed to compplan@medford-ma.gov. Click here to take the Comp Plan survey ARPA Funding: Community Feedback Needed! Medford is receiving over $48 million in ARPA funds, distributed in installments until 2025, and after allocating a percentage to existing fiscal needs such as revenue replacement (over $19 million), some of the over $20 million remaining will be invested directly into community projects, programs and initiatives.  Digital versions of the survey can be found on the City's website at medfordma.org/arpa or by clicking the links below in the following languages: English Kreyòl ayisyen Português Español العربية City Resources Business Resources The City of Medford understands the stress that our entrepreneurs, workers, and freelancers are under given the uncertainty of the situation and the level of disruption to daily life. This site aims to be a place for businesses to access resources, information, and support in this difficult time. Food Access Guide To assist residents with access to food and food resources, and to assist with navigating various food assistance programs, the City of Medford created a Food Access Guide. The Food Access Guide is available Español (Spanish), Kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian Creole), 中文 (Chinese), العربية (Arabic), & Português (Portuguese). City Alerts The City of Medford offers a free service for residents to receive important information and emergency updates via text, phone, and/or email messages. We encourage all residents to sign up! Housing Resources & Support Services During the COVID-19 public health crisis, we recognize that many community members may have questions or concerns about things like housing stability, rent payment, and tenants’ rights, access to emergency services, and much more. Resident Request for Services Form If you would like to request services for you or a fellow resident, please complete this form thoroughly. Please note, that these services are intended for residents directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Need Help? Need help? A Multilingual Resource line is offered by the City of Medford. Leave a message at 781-475-5644.  ¿Necesita ayuda? La Ciudad de Medford tiene una Línea de Recursos Multilingües. Llame 781-475-5644 y deje un mensaje. Precisa de ajuda? Linha de Recursos Multilingue da Cidade de Medford: Para perguntas ou suporte, ligue 781-475-5644 e deixe uma mensagem de voz. Ou bezwen èd? Vil Medford ofri yon liy telefòn nan plizyè lang pou bay enfòmasyon. Kite yon mesaj nan numéro sa 781-475-5644.  City Of Medford, MA 85 George P. Hassett Drive Room 308 Medford, MA 02155 Phone: (781) 393-2480 www.medfordma.org Contact Us  ‌  ‌  ‌

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