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September 16, 2006

By Robert Kelly The Salem News Sat Sep 16, 2006, 11:58 AM EDT

Many elections are humdrum affairs. Not this one. This article can be read in full with a Plus Edition account.

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Our View: Transparency key to healing process

Rules can't be broken if there are no rules: That seems to be gist of the internal affairs report commissioned by Beverly police Chief Mark Ray in the aftermath of the Feb. 24 shooting of Officer Jason Lantych.

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Our View: Focus on jobs, not taxes, formula for success

There are two matters on which there appears to be broad, bipartisan agreement in the Legislature this session: new jobs, which are good, and new taxes, which are bad.
Indeed, the Democratic leadership appears to have figured out that the best way to keep the opposition at bay — witness the lack of any House races on the North Shore this year — is to avoid any mention of new taxes. Which is no doubt why Gov. Deval Patrick, who says he'd like to apply the sales tax to candy and sweetened beverages, — but won't be seeking re-election in 2014 — finds himself pretty much alone on that issue.

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May 16, 2012 5:00 am
Letter: Plan for new construction would serve city, neighborhood best

To the editor:
Salem is known for the celebration and preservation of its historic fabric and character, the rich diversity of its cultural heritage, and the thoughtful balance all parties have brought to reinvigorating our neighborhoods. When working together, preservation and new development bring great benefits to cities such as ours, enhancing our quality of life and economic vitality.

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May 16, 2012 4:30 am
Letter: HSI defends reuse plan for former St. Joseph's Church

A copy of this letter was sent to the HUD Office of Community Planning and Development in Boston by the attorney representing Historic Salem Inc.
To the editor:
Throughout the 106 process, whenever HSI (Historic Salem Inc.) has rebutted an argument that POUA (Planning Office for Urban Affairs) was then advancing as to why HSI's proposed adaptive reuse of the former St. Joseph Church to accommodate 51 units of affordable housing was unfeasible, POUA would invariably come up with a new argument, each one more strained than the last.

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Our View: Casino gaming off to rocky start

Recent developments in the effort to expand gaming options in the Bay State hardly inspire confidence.
The past few weeks have seen potential investors scratch plans for casinos in Milford and Foxborough, the operators of Suffolk Downs announce yet another reduction in the number of live racing dates at the East Boston track, and the state bureaucrat tabbed to serve as interim director of the state Gaming Commission step down before serving a single day in that office.

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My View: The anatomy of an idea — Crafting a Salem renaissance May 15, 2012 4:45 am
My View: Should security trump freedom? May 15, 2012 4:45 am
Letter: Memories of Salem train roundhouse May 15, 2012 4:30 am
Letter: Sweets aren't the problem May 15, 2012 4:30 am
Letter: Another show of courage by our president May 15, 2012 4:30 am
Letter: Fluoridation is safe and effective May 15, 2012 4:30 am
Our View: Bake-sale ban gets the boot May 14, 2012 5:00 am
Our View: Local businesses investing in the future May 14, 2012 5:00 am
Our View: Verdict sends strong message on teen drinking May 14, 2012 5:00 am
Letter: HSI stance disappointing to former president May 14, 2012 4:30 am
Letter: Salem School Committee debate was hardly inspirational May 14, 2012 4:30 am
Letter: Saltonstall parents always get their way May 14, 2012 4:30 am
Letter: Burke School staff defends principal May 14, 2012 4:30 am
Letter: Demolition of church a slap at revered saint May 14, 2012 4:30 am
Our View: Getting people out of shelters a laudable goal May 12, 2012 4:44 am
My View: Through all stages of motherhood, moms help each other May 12, 2012 4:42 am
David M. Shribman: Elder statesman Lugar outlived his political time May 12, 2012 4:40 am 1 Photo
Our View: New school a wise investment in the future May 11, 2012 5:00 am
Nelson Benton: Region will loom large in fall voting May 11, 2012 4:50 am
Barbara Anderson: Speaking one's mind at town meeting a sacred freedom May 11, 2012 4:45 am
Letter: Another vote for ending fluoridation of local water supply May 11, 2012 4:30 am
Our View: Dubious first for Danvers May 10, 2012 5:00 am
Our View: Clerical error puts sex offender back on street May 10, 2012 5:00 am
My View: Brown hews to party line May 10, 2012 4:45 am
Thanks: Peabody golf outing raised money for scholarships May 10, 2012 4:30 am

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