Jay Ash
@JayAshMACP
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Massachusetts Competitive Partnership Prez/CEO, ex-Gov Baker Housing & Eco Dev Secy & Chelsea City Mgr. Tweets are mine. Will speak for frappes! Selfie anyone?
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Selfie-time: well, it's official. Thanks for the nice words
@MassGovernor
&
@MassLtGov
, I've enjoyed working with you to accomplish all that you ascribed to me. We're now in transition, w new Secy Mike Kennealy having been introduced. Honored to have met 1000s across Mass!
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Weekly wrap: That's all folks! Last official act...prying off my nameplate! It's been sooo gr8 thx to sooo many, including the Twittersphere. Get me by DM or @ my new gig,
@MassCompetes
. Biggest thx to
@MassGovernor
@MassLtGov
& AWESOME
@MassEOHED
staff! Til we meet again, 😘!
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Funny thing, when you marry your best friend, 35 years does fly by! Happy Anniversary to the both of us!
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33 years ago, she said "I do," and, for each of the years since, I've exclaimed "woo-hoo!" Happy Anniversary, my best friend & partner, Susan! I've been the luckiest guy on the planet, and we're just getting started!
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After fasting all day and drinking 110 oz. of laxative, I am not only ready for my colonoscopy ( which, as a public service, I remind all of my friends 50 and older they should have ), but I can also state, perhaps for the first time ever, that, no, I am not full of sh*t!
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Celebrating 34 years w Mrs. CEO in Salem this eve! Happy Anniversay to my best friend and most amazing partner! I hope the next 34 are as fun, and ambulatory!
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Editors
@BostonGlobe
, it's me, one of your long-time subscribers who has considered you the paper of record. Plz help me find the headline/story covering yesterday's assertion by a leading pres candidates that directly threatens democracy. I can't fathom you not reporting on it!
Hey,
@BostonGlobe
, I don’t want the top story on my Globe app describing “what I learned living abroad that I couldn’t have learned in college”! The Republican candidate for prez just called for the end of democracy! If that ain’t “stop the presses” then you’ve lost me!
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When you're out, you're out...in the rain that is. As we walked over for my finally cabinet meeting, and Mike Kennealy gets sworn in around noonish today, I told Secys Peyser & Acosta to make room under their Workforce Cabinet umbrella for him, leaving me out in the rain.
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So this is what our great plan for Boylston St has produced. Dedicated bus lane, dedicated bike lane, and reduced parking in general, narrowing down to two travel lanes, where people are double parking, and traffic barely gets through one. No, I’m not happy with the arrangement!
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How appropriate...Happy 87th birthday to Governor Mike
@dukakiscenter
!
Every now and then, I get the wonderful opportunity to be with & inspired by him. Amazing dedication to great public policy & service to others.
Credits: Notice
@StephMurr_Jour
Photo
@BostonMagazine
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Quintessential
@MassGovernor
- proud of the work…& the relationships w people who got them done. No ego, no bluster, no b.s., just honest government working to serve its residents w improvements, distinction, & pride! Thx Gov Baker for being a leader & collaborator for us all!
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A thing to be thankful for is small businesses. Saturday is our next best way to say thank you to small businesses for being great employers and the backbone of our communities and State. Join me in shopping Small Business Saturday
#ShopSmall
!
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Do you know what you were doing 37 years ago...I know what I was doing! Hope you've been as happy as I have been since then, though I know you haven't been as lucky!! Happy Anniversary to the ♥️ of my life - and here's to many more!! 😍
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Yes, & under full disclosure, I worked for him & left every Cabinet meeting feeling even better about his leadership, so this comes as no surprise. I just watched the
@MassGovernor
's presser today - I continue to be comforted by his character & relieved to know he is at the helm!
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Why was
@ClarkUniversity
so special to me...I got a degree and a wife at the same time. Awesome to share
#CU83Reunion
w some of my best friends...and my best one!
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Continuing on the theme of the day, I love bumping into people in Boston - it’s one of the things that makes our small big city great! I first met this guy, dare I do the math, 47 years ago, & we’ve been repping, policy-ing, & laughing ever since. Nice to see you,
@SenMarkey
!
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Very unscientific poll of NC undecided panel on CNN - who won the debate
Trump - 0
Biden - 9
Tie - 2
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Big
@MassEOHED
news this week w the elevation of
@ginacmclaughlin
to be my Chief of Staff. Oh, and
@MassGovernor
signed his 2nd $1b Eco Dev bill of his tenure, as we continue to invest in bright futures for our communities, biz, & peeps, like Gina. Her work on ir was remarkable!
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Celebrating the opening of
@PolarPark2021
w the
@WooSox
. Congrats
@TweetWorcester
, it’s spectacular!
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Always great to see what you'll be remembered for!
@JayAshEOHED
Incoming Secretary for Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy's position on frappes, eating eight eggs a day and placing your tie over your shoulder when you eat not currently known.
#MAPoli
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So proud to be in the Woo w
@MassLtGov
& on behalf of
@MassGovernor
2 announce r partnership w
@TweetWorcester
& the
@WooSox
to bring a $240m mixed use dev to the Canal District & AAA baseball to New England's 2nd largest city. So much happening in the Woo...now let's play ball!
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To all my friends, Merry Christmas! To all my enemies, however few I hope that may be, Merry Christmas too! And let's prepare to make 2019 the year we figure it out, and all of us work together for peace on Earth and Goodwill to all men, and women!
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For today’s version of “Where in the World is Jay Ash promoting MA Economic Development” I submit this pictorial hint
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Did you hear, the Sumnah is closed for the Summah?! Today, I’ll
#DitchTheDrive
& take the
@MBTA
🍊 🚊 instead. Join me & help keep our roads less congested, our planet less impacted, & our wallets less empty!
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Not for nothing, but I just hung up from a call from Sen.
@EdMarkey
's staff on a SUNDAY at 5:45 - working hard for the Commonwealth and our fellow residents, 24/7 service it felt like - that's long been my experience in working with Ed!
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37 years ago, then Ms Co-Ed, now Mrs Secy, said “I do” for the first time, that being I do want to go to a
@ClarkUniversity
off campus party, & we’ve had everything but a scary time ever since that first date! Thx
@scarneyash
for being the best Halloween treat ever!
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If you see this great guy @ a bar buy him a birthday drink for me! One of two of my sons, he’s one of a kind, & that means Mrs CEO & I are very lucky! Keep on smiling, Brian Ash!
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🌲 selfie
#10
- in the Gov’s office - thx to
@MassGovernor
&
@MassLtGov
for hosting their current & past cabinets for one last Friday roundup - it was a special time to celebrate both the season & a remarkable tenure n office!
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I’m not sure what injustice I’ve ever done to
@reillyadam
of
@GBHNews
, but it must have been a doozy for him to post this picture of me! I apologize a thousand times, Adam, for whatever it was!
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Scenes from the Lone Walk w my fellow secretaries past and present. Great to be here to support
@MassGovernor
&
@MassLtGov
& celebrate 8 yrs of service & accomplishments.
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Often I correct people who call me a politician: I'm actually a bureaucrat. Evidence of that is taking place now, as I am not at the polls on election day, which many a pol might do, but am instead doing something very bureaucratic, conducting 7 hours of FY'20 budget meetings.
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Another reason to love Worcester, an eye exam even I can pass (both in terms of its size and my amazing recall of the alphabet)! Thanks Worcester Public Library for a different kind of the exciting murals that make the Woo so exciting!
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I say we tone down the rhetoric a couple of notches, and we turn up our ability to find common ground much more. No, we will not agree on everything - but "uncivil" aptly describes how its been - and that can't be!
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Aimee Ward Weeden needs to let go...no, not of her baby, Will, tho the office pic
@MassGovernor
has of tossing his toddler in the air could be the reason she's hanging on. Aimee, my extraordinaire chief of staff, needs to let go of...me, as she's off to be COO of lucky
@MassINC
!
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Big news at MACP - no sure who is luckier, me, or those who will benefit from the tremendous public policy impact our new COO,
@aimeekward
, is sure to champion here! And...yes...the BAND IS BACK together!
MACP hires Aimee Weeden as COO via
@BosBizJournal
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What’s your personal pic of the year. No, not the one of nat’l import, I’m looking for one involving you. Yes, your baby is “breathtaking” & your pet is so cute, but I’m looking for the pic you’re in; your fav of the year! Me: my Forest Gump moment w Kev in the Pat’s locker room.
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Hello, Police, I’d like to report a disappearance. My summer is gone...it was here just yesterday but now it’s gone. What, it’s going to take you 9 months to find it?!That’s what you said last time and it felt like it took forever!
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First frappe of the season & it’s free! Not because it’s the 1st, it’s because
@NECCPrez
gave me a gift card! This is a reminder that I am no longer a public employee, so gifts of any denominations are now accepted-& the gift of a frappe is 1 of the reasons why Lane Glenn rocks!
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Yes, I'm back, Twitter, after a brief bout with a virus I didn't want to spread to you all, which reminds me of the joke, what kind of virus would you catch on Twitter? The answer, of course, is the bird flu! (Come to think of it, I may not be 100% just yet!)
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Hooray,
@MassDPH
Commish Monica Bharel is back; dedicated public official and COVID survivor! She’s back at press conferences, but can’t say she’s back to work, cuz she never stopped working, even w COVID. I know so many dedicated public servants; thank you all!
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In Dublin w Gov
@maura_healey
&
@USAmbIreland
Claire Cronin & theirs talking up MA opps for Irish companies. Lots of energy led by Team Massachusetts: Gov & her secretaries, Hao & Tepper. Companies are happy & growing in MA. Amb Cronin was/is impressive! Thx Enterprise Ireland!
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Well played, again,
@Costco
. You invite me on for a $4.99 cooked (and delicious) chicken... I leave w $110 of reading glasses, windshield wiper blades, deodorant and other personal needs, cashews, water, sponges and, yes, a $5 chicken!
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Cuz it’s National Hot Chocolate Day (and cuz I can’t find a good frappe at this moment) - Cheers!
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I admire many of you for ur XMAS commitments, but none more than Sen
@SalDiDomenico
whose annual toy drive is legendary. This pic is but one area covered by toys that will make the season brighter for what could be 1000 kids! Well done Sal & Tricia - ur on🎅’s nice list for sure!
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I decided today’s the 1st day of the rest of my life, & I need to be a better person. So even tho I’m on vacation, I’ve done something that I haven’t done regularly in months, I went & worked out! Join me in being a better person today & every day for the rest of our lives!
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I'm in Winchedon where I was invited to burn the debt bond, as part of their downtown fair, as the town paid off a state loan wicked early. Not sure I've ever burned anything legally before, but what a gr8 thrill to celebrate the town's great health and management.
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Early shout out to all those who will be working to clear the snow, fix the power, drive through miserable conditions to get us somewhere, actually need to show up at work because you are essential & generally make life safe & convenient for the rest of us! SOOOOO appreciated!
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Special thx to the best legislative director and soon to be more ever,
@ginacmclaughlin
, for outstanding work on
@MassGovernor
2nd major eco dev bill!
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Last ride of the day to Oak Grove to pick up the car. I figure I saved a net of 30 minutes in real time but another 30 minutes being able to read emails & tweets, $40 in parking & tolls, $40 in car wear & the 🌎 is healthier. Good
@MBTA
Day!
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Just heard the former police chief & current state rep
@PaulTuckerSalem
radio ad urging yes on 3. Thx Rep Tucker for being a champion of equal rights for ALL our residents, including our transgender neighbors, friends & families.
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Holy shit, it’s 2020?!!! Wasn’t I just working on Y2K conversions!
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Hey,
@BostonGlobe
, I don’t want the top story on my Globe app describing “what I learned living abroad that I couldn’t have learned in college”! The Republican candidate for prez just called for the end of democracy! If that ain’t “stop the presses” then you’ve lost me!
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Had a nice chat w an old acquaintance in the ice cream line. He said he voted for me 2x then talked of our US senators. I often get the voting line, tho I’ve never been on the ballot. When he was leaving & said, say hello to Gail, it hit me…another who thought I was Scott Brown!
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So Cool! So happy for
@marty_walsh
and our country! Sad to lose, locally, a great partner on community and economic development, and champion for those needing one!
Thx
@BostonGlobe
for the picture.
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Because no visit to Worcester is complete without a visit to the place that helped complete me…it’s another stop
@ClarkUniversity
before a visit w some of the most inspiring any region could host.
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We missed out on who would have been a great one - I was Hillary then & will forever be Hillary!
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Scenes from the Woo Red Sox celebration: I'd put this 9 up against any team; Ash (ok, we're a bit light at the top of the order, but it gets better real quick), Early, Naughton, McKenna, O'Day, Evangelidis, Donahue, Moore, & Chandler! Yes, a few righties & lots from the left!
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Big announcement @ the State House by
@MassGovernor
establishing the MA Community Climate Bank - the 1st in the country to focus on affordable housing retrofits & developments to lower energy costs for residents & address a major contributor to carbon emissions: housing.
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Something tells me I may be visiting this place after lunch today! I just hope it’s open!!
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There’s a lot of “heart” in The Woo!
.
@derricosmarket
is giving away pasta to anyone who is having trouble putting food on the table during this difficult time.
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Happy Birthday to former state rep and now Senator
@EdMarkey
state director
@JimCantwell11
- good guy who gets up every day with the intention of helping people and goes to bed every night knowing that mission was accomplished!
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Just so pleased to be part of an Administration that just gets stuff done, & in such a bi-partisan way.
@MassGovernor
went through so many highlights, from opiods to homelessness to jobs to education, and I'm told the two most frequently used words were "we" & "communities".
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I have major retirement news! Black Betty, my faithful mobile companion for the last 4 years, made her last trip to the Berkshires. 235k later, it’s time for this ‘10 Volvo to rest comfortably knowing she didn’t fail me once! Did you hear that ‘15 Volvo waiting in the driveway?!
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#WooSox
scenes: Because sometimes saying thank you just isn't enough, I thought uber lawyer Jeff Mullan deserved even more of my appreciation for his legal, general biz, transpo, infrastructure & eco dev consulting work on behalf of the city.
#HEDLove
#StaffGetMeAWetNapkin
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Best Christmas movie ever, It's a Wonderful Life. There, I said it, react as you will!
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Anyone else’s alma mater a Jeopardy clue tonight?! Another potential clue...he worked in the Goddard Library while
@ClarkUniversity
on work study...Who is Jay Ash?
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My first new Orange Line train experience ...I’ll always remember this day. (Nice ride,
@MBTA
!)
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Hey
@PolarBeverages
, I like your bike share rental program. I'm taking it now to get to
@PolarPark2021
in the Woo for opening day. Congrats on what we've already known, Polar Seltzer is the Best in Boston and everywhere else!
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Best opening ever:
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity...
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Is there any better than
@UMassAmherst
Chancellor
@KSubbaswamy
, and not only becuz we shared milk shakes today?! The accomplishments & innovations of our state’s flagship university cannot be contained in 280 strokes. Thx Swamy for all you do for our kids, Commonwealth & world!
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1,000 words can’t say enough about this picture of our vice-presidents - but maybe I’ll try just one - FINALLY!
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It's election day. To those of you whose name or issue is on the ballot, while I may not agree w your candidacy or position, I much appreciate your willingness & right to step up & be engaged. For the rest of us, our part in this great democracy is to now get out & vote. I did!
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Wicked pissah news!
Americans say Boston has the strongest accent in the country . . . and among the most attractive via
@BostonGlobe
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I still feel like the Patriots will figure out a way to win this game!
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Yes, it is National Frappe Day - one of my favorite days of the year (every day I have a frappe is a favorite day).
Here's a virtual frappe to all of my friends and frapsters!
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If a picture is worth a 1000 words, this pretty much sums up the difference in feelings Mrs CEO & I have on some Disney rides!
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Noteworthy picture cuz: 1. I wore a tie today - really!!!!, 2. I'm in my old office at City Hall - oh I miss the big office, 3. Any time I spend with my old friend & now City Manager Tom Ambrosino is a good day, & 4. While we were reminiscing I got a $15 parking ticket!
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As we learn coping mechanisms for the new “work @ home” life we’re unfortunately experiencing, I thought I’d share how a package of
@Oreo
has lasted a record 6 days in my presence. The cookies are “sheltering in place” in the trunk of my otherwise not being used Volvo - 50’ away!
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Listening to national experts share insight and best practices at our Opporrunity Zone conference
@UMassLowell
. 250 or so municipal leaders, investors, business leaders here talking about investment in the state's 138 O Zones.
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PEOPLE, it's a one day storm, not the Blizzard of '78! 3 supermarkets, 1000s of people, but not a prepared chicken or loose hamburger to be found! Forget about ski slopes & autobodies, but biggest beneficiary of snow storms are supermarkets!
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Going on the Orange Line for the first time...wish me well (and to the
@MBTA
& your staff for being here daily and serving the needs of our transit public - your efforts are appreciated)!
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Weekly wrap: a Salem High student demonstrated great woodworking technique & a tremendous political thumbs up.
@MassGovernor
got a great plaque...don't know if he kept the snazzy eyewear too. If this is the future of our workforce, ed @ places like Salem High are getting an "A".
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May she rest in peace and may her family find some solace from the appreciation of a grateful country!
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#SelfieTime
- times have changed…
@KimDriscollMA
& I got together this am - no surprise there - but we DIDN’T talk hoops - wow w March Madness happening - nope, all public policy, from housing to taxation. I guess it’s a different kind of competitiveness on our minds these days!
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To Mr. Audi, who first tried to steal the parking spot I was already waiting for and then vandalized my car, may we next meet at the gates of Heaven and there only be one more opening for entrance!
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The problem w ice creameries in the summer is all these fair-weather customers come out of their hibernations. There ought to be an express line for those of us who are patrons no matter the weather!
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A stop for a chocolate frappe allows me to also gaze at the snow still on the slopes of Jim and Jon's Berkshire East in Charlemont. Gr8 guys, biz, town, &, most importantly, frappe!
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When in Wakefield...and always
#shopsmall
#shoplocal
#mylocalma
. Plz visit a downtown and a small business this weekend!
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You've heard of money ball - well here's the money (ball) picture - what a great shot from the field at today's opening for the
@WooSox
@PolarPark2021
. Thx to the extended Worcester leadership family & our newest contributor to the great legacy of The Woo - Larry Lucchino!
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