Left In Lowell

As Kristin mentioned, both her and I were among the 2,500 delegates to the Democratic State Convention which took place yesterday at the Lowell’s Tsongas arena. If you want to read details both Matt Murphy at the Sun and Matt Viser at the Globe were there and their articles gives you a pretty good idea of what happened.

But the only news to come out of that Convention is that this fall, Senator John Kerry will have a challenger, Ed O’Reilley, in the Democratic primary; the first time in his 24 year career. How did this happened? (more…)

In case you missed it, CM Bernie Lynch and his administration have posted the FY 2009 City Budget on line as they did last year with the FY 2008 Budget. The 156 page document was distributed to the City Council members earlier last week. It will be discussed tomorrow night and Tuesday night by the CC and then voted on.

In his introductory remarks, CM Bernie Lynch gives us the good news and an explanation on the presentation of this budget: (more…)