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| Issue of October 2, 2006 |
A Room of Their OwnIn some ways, every citizen can be considered a victim of homelessness. It takes its toll on all of society from the homeless themselves to social services to the community at large. Crossing Over Home to landmarks that stand as reminders of what once was, to plaques that announce the actions of people who lived long ago, Boston is a modern metropolis built around what stood years before. Its identity is rooted in its history, and when planning a project that will change the face of a familiar Hub structure, this cannot be forgotten. Time for a Change By Maryann Gilligan Suydam Its Autumn in Boston, and change is in the air. The first harbingers of change are the overloaded station wagons and U-Hauls that signal the return of the college students every year over Labor Day weekend thousands of them arriving in the city for the first time. The New Governor Must Utilize Facts to Trump Partisanship By Jim Miara Close readers of this space and you know who you are will recall that almost a year ago I profiled a then little-known candidate for governor named Deval Patrick. The column appeared under the headline, Deval Patrick: A Plausible Mix of Business Savvy and Idealism, and concluded with some advice: A lot can happen between now and Election Day next year. But in the meantime, pay attention to Deval Patrick. Check and Balance Banker & Tradesman's political cartoon. |
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