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The only way to change the secretive and closed culture in our legislature is to change the legislators. Vote for Avella in November.
Boston Globe
April 27, 2008
The 2007 Red Sox season was just underway when a group of professional ticket brokers held an unusual meeting in a private room at the Baseball Tavern, the storied bar in the shadows of Fenway Park. The main item on their agenda: How to persuade Massachusetts officials to keep ticket-resale profits rolling.
It would seem the Democratic legislature has created some jobs after all...
Boston Globe
April 26, 2008
ACCORDING to police, Richard "Pops" Picardi, a 76-year Revere man who hobbled about on a prosthetic leg, was a purveyor of many vices. For drug addicts he supplied OxyContin, Percocet, and other narcotics, investigators say. To smokers he supplied cheap, tax-free cigarettes out of a Chelsea taxi office.
Avella's call for openness and transparency in state government echoed by the Boston Globe.
In his kickoff speech on March 29, 2008, Paul said, "I fervently believe that people get the government they deserve. If what we see on Beacon Hill is what you want in government: hidden agendas, secretive backroom deals, burgeoning bureaucracy, denial of People's petitions, out of control spending, callous disregard; if that is what you want, I'm not the person for you. If, however, you think we can do better for your children, if you want to do better for your family, if you are willing to work to make it better for all, than I am the person for you. I am the person to represent you at the seat of our government. WE CAN DO BETTER. We will do better."
"We can have openness and transparency in government. We can have access for all the people. We can have accountability in our government."
Apparently many on Beacon Hill do not.
Boston Globe
April 25, 2008
Biggest decisions made secretly on Beacon Hill
Community activist Carl Nilsson stood outside the House chamber late one night this month and spoke with any elected representative who would stop. He asked them to vote against a last-minute corporate tax amendment, one that was heavily influenced by lobbyists and business groups.
So, you want sausage with your eggs. There's a diner in Boston serving it all day long. But, it'll cost you, and cost you dearly.
Boston Globe
April 25, 2008
Before we start today's tour, you'd best put on a pair of coveralls and some rubber boots. The process is messy, and you don't want to get splattered.
Oh, yes, and watch out for the mice. They like to skitter out from dark corners and nibble on your wallet.
Avella running before Hall retires, others follow afterward
Boston Globe
April 6, 2008
The decision of a veteran state lawmaker not to seek reelection this year is generating life in the race for his seat.
Westford Democrat Geoffrey D. Hall, who has represented the Second Middlesex District in the House since 1991, announced late last month that he intends to retire when his ninth term on Beacon Hill concludes next January. The district includes all of Littleton and Westford and three precincts in Chelmsford.
Chelmsford Independent
April 2, 2008
The same ideals that drove Paul Avella to run for School Committee shortly after moving to Littleton are propelling him to seek a seat in the state House of Representatives: an interest in improving the community in which he lives, leaving it better than when he got there.
Littleton Independent
April 2, 2008
The same ideals that drove Paul Avella to run for School Committee shortly after moving to Littleton are propelling him to seek a seat in the state House of Representatives: an interest in improving the community in which he lives, leaving it better than when he got there.
Westford Eagle
April 2, 2008
The same ideals that drove Paul Avella to run for School Committee shortly after moving to Littleton are propelling him to seek a seat in the state House of Representatives: an interest in improving the community in which he lives, leaving it better than when he got there.
Avella has been telling you, now the Globe is reporting it.
Boston Globe
April 1, 2008
State not always a winner in stiff competition for businesses
When Genzyme Corp. started expansion of its plant in Allston in September, the biotech company attracted a crowd of dignitaries, including Governor Deval Patrick. Days later, Patrick turned up in Andover to publicize the promise by biotech firm Wyeth to add 100 jobs at its center. And earlier this year, he traveled to Springfield for an event detailing Liberty Mutual Group's plans to add 300 jobs.
