In most mainstream media accounts, Boston's Pioneer Institute is described as "right-leaning" or "business-backed." Mush. Follow the money. Pioneer is a lavishly funded subordinate of the far-right Koch network. open.substack.com/pub/mauricec... #mapoli
Pembroke Tables Contentious Vote on Transgender Athlete Policy Following Public Outcry #mapoli #southshore
Cohasset Moves to ‘Rightsize’ FY27 Budget Amid School Cut Concerns and Salary Scrutiny #mapoli #southshore
I want commitments from candidates to pursue justice if we get to the other side of this
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A report about “a deadly 2023 motor vehicle accident involving suspended #Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley” says that MSP Sgt. Anthony DeLucia “allegedly pressured a colleague to take the truth to the grave.”
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Proceeds from the license plates are also directly benefiting the K-9 PTSD Research Center, a nonprofit that James LaMonte founded in 2019 in Seekonk. LaMonte oversees a team of veterinarians, trainers and behavioral specialists working with retired dogs. The center is currently home to 15 retired dogs, even one that protected President Trump and President Biden. LaMonte estimates the annual cost of caring for each animal is roughly $18,000 “out of the pocket,” including about $300 to $500 in monthly medications per K-9.
The Seekonk resident started the center after he received a call in early 2019 inquiring whether he’d be interested in homing Dakota, a former Newton K-9 who helped track down Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. A handler at the Essex County Sheriff’s Department could no longer care for Dakota. LaMonte, who at the time was training working dogs through positive reinforcement with Wheaton College, cashed in his retirement accounts and sold his vehicles to pay for Dakota’s medical expenses. Dakota, a half German shepherd, half Dutch shepherd mix from the Czech Republic, had visible signs of PTSD when he arrived at the center, LaMonte recalled vividly. “Dakota was shaking, avoiding contact, but he was running in circles and defecating himself,” LaMonte said. “I was like, ‘What’s going on here?’ That’s what caused the attenton to Dakota.”
In this article about a bill to provide “pensions” for police attack dogs in #Massachusetts, we learn that some of these dogs are developing PTSD and it costs $18,000 a month to take care of them.
It should be illegal for police to train attack dogs.
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Heroism on the Tracks: Abington Sgt. Stephen Marquardt Honored with Medal of Valor #mapoli #southshore
Scituate Unveils ‘Option 3’ Redistricting Plan as School Committee Sets Last Day of School #mapoli #southshore
After tragic and avoidable death of state police recruit, “The Globe review found that the Massachusetts model is unusual: Only about 1 in 10 police recruits nationwide are trained in such paramilitary settings.” #mapoli
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Honored to present Elaine Kevgas with a citation for her lifelong commitment to service, generous philanthropy & leadership. #mapoli
Okay, not gonna lie, I love this video from Burhan Azeem about how to fix and expand the T and his candidacy for MA state senate. I'm totally with him on expanding the transit network -- needs more details, but he's got the right energy & emphasis, imo […]
Canvassed all day today. There is a real skepticism among voters about promises on housing affordability. It really shows how trust is the most important resource an elected official has and it’s running pretty low among a lot of people. #mapoli
ANALYSIS: The #11thHamden is only one of several contested primaries in the 413 this cycle. However, the number and seriousness of the candidates is somewhat unusual for a race with an incumbent seeking reelection. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/04/anal...
https://www.mass.gov/doc/egg-addling-permit/download and 2119 others were updated on April 03, 2026.
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Wonderful to be able to sit down with the students at Rising Tide in Plymouth for a Q&A about the work of my office. #mapoli
Blizzard ‘26 Duxbury After-Action Report Sparks Resident Frustration and Calls for Accountability #mapoli #southshore
Fiscal Freefall: How Bridgewater-Raynham Reached the Brink, and the Narrow Path Forward #mapoli #southshore
#Boston City Clerks Office failure to archive stenographic record from public meeting of Boston City Council, failure of historic preservation practices of Boston City Archives. Stenography more accurate than videocaption transcript. Stenography more detailed than the Minutes! #bospoli #mapoli
Of course, Romney signed the reform into law, but he had become aloof about it as he ran for national office, but it's not surprising he circled back given how his term as Utah's senator went. #mapoli
INBOX: Governors Maura Healey, Deval Patrick and Mitt Romney to commemorate 20 years of health reform in Massachusetts on Monday at Faneuil Hall.
Wait, what!? #mapoli
I'm attending South County Rising RI event “DE-ICE CITIZENS BANK.” Sign up now to join me! #SouthCountyRisingRI www.mobilize.us/southcountyr... #mapoli @ruwmi.bsky.social @in-slwm.bsky.social #AbolishICE
Let’s play ball, Worcester! Loved being back at Polar Park for the WooSox Opening Day recently! #mapoli
A new better Secretary of the Commonwealth of #Masachusetts please! The current Public Records Division of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth fails to properly process Appeals! #mapoli
