Why Didn't I think of That

Well, I did, sort of.

I commend the Masked Preservationist on his recent post about the senior center. Give it a read here.

He's suggesting the city stop moving the Senior Center away from downtown as is suggested in today's Daily News. Instead, he'd like to see it combined with a new parking garage on Titcomb Street.

Amen to that.

In fact, I suggested something similar three year back when then Mayor Moak was eying Prince Place as  the site of a parking garage.

MP gives all the right reasons in his post and I'll add one more .Seniors (or community members using the center) will have access to an abundance of convenient parking.

Brown Flops in Newburyport

Or maybe this was the flip.

Anyway, a report from the Newburyport Daily News found its way onto the fact-checking Politifact Web Site yesterday. Politifact attempted to answer the question, did Brown flip flop his position on Rep. Ryan's Budget Proposal.

Check out the link yourself, but I agree with Politifact's finding although I think Brown was just a little imprecise with his language.

Note this, the Newburyport Daily News could be cited regularly in this fall's attack ads on Brown.

Youth Service Award

I wouldn't wait too long on this. (I took a while to post this.)

The third annual Yankee Homecoming Youth Community Service Award will be presented to a high school senior and a high school junior who either lives in, attends school in, or volunteers in Newburyport; demonstrating a strong commitment to public service, volunteerism and dedication to a cause. One winner from each grade level (11 and 12) will receive a $250 savings bond award and a $50 Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificate in recognition of their contribution to the community. The award winners will be introduced during the Opening Ceremonies of Yankee Homecoming on Olde Fashion Sunday, July 31, 2011. Award winners will be recognized throughout Yankee Homecoming festivities.

You can nominate people over the Internet here.