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ICE out of Waltham standout at Waltham District Court, an ICE trap site. @universalhub.com
Standout of hundreds protesting ICE at Waltham District Court ICE out of Waltham protest poster
November 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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@bostonglobe.com catering to the cars first crowd, choosing glass-half-empty framing & ignoring the other 50%.

“In a Boston Globe/Suffolk University poll in July, half of respondents said the city’s bike lanes make it slower and less convenient to get around.”

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/07/m...
Jascha Franklin-Hodge, face of Michelle Wu’s changes to city streets, to depart administration - The Boston Globe
Franklin-Hodge, a longtime public servant, has been the face of the Wu administration’s changes to city streets — not all of them popular.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Ist climate conference ever to include circus artists?! @misibu.bsky.social @buearth.bsky.social
Climate circus artists demonstrating interdependency & tensegrity at the inaugural BU MISI summit
November 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Editorial: Bike Lane Haters Keep On Losing - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/11/05/e...
Editorial: Bike Lane Haters Keep On Losing - Streetsblog Massachusetts
As it turns out, a considerable number of informed voters understand that if we actually want less traffic, we need to design streets that favor more efficient modes of transportation.
mass.streetsblog.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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SNAP benefits still being processed today at the Waltham Farmers market.
Google lens text detection result on a photo of a sandwich board at the Waltham farmers market: FRI NITE MKS ENTRY Bring your EBT card with any SNAP on it (even a penny) to a HIP farm to get $40 or more in fruits and veggies. The Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program (MIP) will continue as normal in November, regardless of if federal SNAP benefits are issued. If you usually get SNAP, and you have a positive SNAP balance of any amount, you can access all of your HIP in a single transaction! Find out how much you can get and where to go at links below. See SNAP Hui Hui Stafinder.com More about HIP More information about HIP See SNAP updates View SNAP updates See SNAP updates Consult SNAP updates nass.gov/hip Find participating farms Find participating farms Find participating farms Encuentra granjas participantes S nglish SNAP & HIP Updates FARME WALTH/ MARK dta A ATTENTION A Due to the Federal Government shutdown, November SNAP benefits have been suspended. Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline 1.800.645.8333 If you need immediate help getting food, contact Project Bread's FoodSource oodSource Hotline Hotline at at (800) 645-8333 to learn about resources in your community For more information, visit Mass.gov/SNAPUpdates NAP Mass.gov/DTA Notice Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits will be suspended in November. Project Bread's 1.800.645.8333 If you need help immediately get Bread FoodSource Hotline ( (800 s.gov/SNAPUpdates SNA Mass.gov/DTA dta A ATTENTION Due to the federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits have been suspended 1.800.645.8333 Mass.gov/DTA
November 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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New sign, plenty of honks & thumbs up! NatDev.com please do the right thing and stop helping ICE by providing parking.
My sign at NatDev HQ in Newton Lower Falls, MA says “FREE PARKING 4 ICE KIDNAPPERS, courtesy of NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT”. Two people in the background are discussing the issue of ICE detainments.
October 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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This is why small acts of support for ICE, like free ICE parking provided by National Development, of Newton Lower Falls, MA, needs to end.
If you are connected with NatDev through social media or other networks, please share it with them.
Hand-drawn sign at D-Hive cafe, District Ave, Burlington MA, next door to the ICE facility, saying “FREE ICE PARKING Courtesy of National Development”. NatDev.com is a property owner of parcels and parking lots surrounding the Burlington MA ICE facility, where ICE treats humans with cruelty and inhumanity, including illegally holding people overnight with no overnight accommodations. Hand-drawn sign at 1000 District Ave, Burlington MA, in front of the ICE facility, saying “FREE ICE PARKING Courtesy of National Development”. NatDev.com is a property owner of parcels and parking lots surrounding the Burlington MA ICE facility, where ICE treats humans with cruelty and inhumanity, including illegally holding people overnight with no overnight accommodations.
October 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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I'm shaking almost too hard to type. I entered SLC airport and heard screams and cries for help. I could see people gathered around, watching. I sped over to discover this woman face down on the floor, four grown men pushing her down, while she cried "HELP ME" and pled for her child.
October 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Bearing Witness at Burlington MA ICE field office still drawing hundreds. @universalhub.com
Panorama photo of hundreds of protesters at the Burlington MA ICE facility
October 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Sure, Jeff.
WaPo headline: “there’s a reason electricity prices have been rising. And it’s not data centers”
October 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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To save money & boost electricity resilience, don’t double down; decentralize! www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/25/b...
There’s a reason electricity prices are rising. And it’s not data centers. - The Boston Globe
When demand goes up, prices often go up, too. But something else is going on with electricity prices.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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A common, improper invocation of the supremacy clause assumes that the the executive branch holds supreme power, ignoring that the clause is about supremacy of the constitution. This effectively accepts trump as king. It’s not just abdication of responsibility; it’s affirmative support for tyranny.
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Will @utaustin.bsky.social take the trump loyalty oath and stain it’s legacy for decades to come?
www.kut.org/education/20...
UT Austin is one of two universities that hasn't rejected Trump administration's funding compact
Seven out of nine universities given the offer have publicly rejected signing the compact that asks them to align with the Trump administration in exchange for better access to federal funding.
www.kut.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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The Burlington MA case is puzzling/weird/wrong especially in light of how Portland Oregon is aggressively pursuing ICE building code violations: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/u...
October 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Burlington MA ICE property owner Robert W. Murray has avoided accountability for code violations occurring inside his building.

Exhibit A: Town of Burlington addresses a strongly worded letter to Murray re: code violations.
But Murray never replies. ICE replies on Murray’s behalf. 1/2
June, 2025 Ten LLC c/o Robert Murray, Manager 27 Cambridge Street Burlington, MA 01803 Dear Mr. Murray: This office has been made aware, through a number of credible public reports based on personal observations and experiences, as well as observations made in connection with a recent tour of the above-referenced property by Congressman Seth Moulton, of a number of apparent zoning, health and safety code violations on the property, arising out of the apparent use of the property for the operation of a detention facility, which is not a permitted use in the IG Zoning District. Furthermore, the above-mentioned reports and observations indicate a lack of sufficient bathing and sleeping facilities. While we understand that a prior building official considered the inclusion of four (4) "holding areas" an "accessory" use in 2007, representations were made by you and your tenant that each would comply with all local codes and ordinances, and all provisions of zoning and health and safety codes, and that those "holding areas" would not be used to house arrestees overnight, but merely were to be used for holding pending "processing" and transfer to detention facilities elsewhere. In addition to the unlawful use of the property as a detention center, the above-referenced reported and observed conditions, if confirmed, at a minimum constitute a threat to the health and safety of occupants of the structure and of the public in violation of the following codes: Please understand this is not an exhaustive list of codes that may be involved, however the reports and observations would appear to implicate these provisions. In order to address these issues, this office requests an inspection of the premises. Please contact my office within the next three (3) days to arrange for an inspection. Should we not hear from you in that time, we will proceed with all further rights and remedies available to ensure compliance consistent with law. Sincerely, Mark Dupell Town of Burlington U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration Enforcement and Customs July 10, 2025 Mark Dupell Inspector of Buildings 25 Center Street Burlington, MA 01803 Dear Mr. Dupell: This letter is in response to your letter dated June 13, 2025, addressed to Ten, LLC regarding 1000 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. As you are aware, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), Boston Field Office is the tenant and occupant of this building. Your letter alleges apparent violations of health and safety, and zoning codes, while citing to unspecified reports and allegations. In 2007, the ICE ERO Boston Field Office began leasing the 1000 District Avenue building from the owner Ten, LLC. Prior to occupying the building, the Town of Burlington inspected the building for conformance with applicable ordinances and regulations and provided Ten, LLC all necessary permits for ICE ERO to begin occupancy and use of the building for ICE's law enforcement activities. Since 2007, the ICE ERO Boston Field Office has continuously used the building to perform these activities. ICE ERO uses the building's holding cell area to hold and process individuals in ICE custody prior to their release from custody or transfer to a detention facility. There have been no alterations or modifications to the holding cell area of the building subsequent to the town issuing any permits to Ten, LLC for ICE's occupancy. Further, ICE ERO has not changed the manner of its use of the building for law enforcement activity since it began occupancy in 2007. Since your June 13, 2025, letter does not provide any specific allegations that ICE can respond to, we decline to permit an inspection of the building at this time. The Town of Burlington lacks authority to inspect or oversee ICE's federal law enforcement activity and operations. If you wish to further address this matter, you may send future correspondence to my attention. Sincerely, David Wesling
October 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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If this is Muskkk’s & Ezra Klein’s “abundance economy”, count me out.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/20/b...
Why these companies insist on a 72-hour work week - The Boston Globe
As the artificial intelligence race heats up, many start-ups in Silicon Valley and New York are promoting hardcore culture as a way of life, pushing the limits of work hours.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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No plans to improve on the ISO-NE track record of zero wholesale demand response?

Demand response is concerted electricity conservation at peak demand and is the single most cost effective tool for grid affordability, reliability, & cleanliness.
iso-ne.com ISO New England @iso-ne.com · 21d
The ISO has issued its 2026 Annual Work Plan, detailing high-priority initiatives for securing and advancing a reliable, cost-effective electric power system through innovation and collaboration.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/snu750Xf0hz

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ISO-NE issues 2026 Annual Work Plan - ISO Newswire
The plan details high-priority initiatives for securing and advancing a reliable, cost-effective electric power system through innovation and collaboration.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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@mass50501.bsky.social denouncing anti-facism 🙄

“…we’ve been told…these protests are…un-American & …antifa,” said Rebecca Winter, executive director of Mass 50501, one of the groups staging the Boston demonstration.
“I will vehemently denounce both of those.”

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/16/m...
‘We’re not going away’: Amid Trump’s threats, Boston protesters vow to continue - The Boston Globe
President Trump’s embrace of military intervention to suppress demonstrations has heightened the stakes for protesters in Greater Boston.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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So many problems with plastic fields:
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Artificial turf safety tensions rising over youth sports injuries and worries about chemicals
The debate over synthetic grass on sports fields has taken on more urgency with hundreds of turf athletic fields and playgrounds being installed in the U.S. every year.
www.nbcnews.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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I reported @bostonu.bsky.social to @glaad.bsky.social here: glaad.org/anti-lgbtq-e...
October 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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@bostonu.bsky.social admins practicing anticipatory obedience tried this, got shamed, & backed off - so far.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/11/m...
‘I can’t believe this happened here:’ LGBTQ flag torn off Roslindale store part of national trend - The Boston Globe
The flag had been flying on a metal pole more than 7 feet high, owner Kelly Walsh said.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Thank you BurlingtonMA for resoundingly passing this important resolution condemning ICE. www.burlington.buzz/local-govern...
Burlington Votes Yes on Multifamily Housing and ICE Resolution, No on Conservation Bylaw Changes
New development will take 3 or more years to open and will replace two current 1970s office buildings
www.burlington.buzz
October 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Introducing “Faculty on the Frontlines,” a new series from the Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom that documents the stories of AAUP members!

Over the next 2 weeks, we will spotlight the stories of 10 AAUP members fighting to defend academic freedom.

Check out our teaser 🔥
October 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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@asklyft.bsky.social @ridebluebikes.bsky.social enshitification no open docks checked 5 different stations.
October 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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While cowardly @bostonu.bsky.social admins order pride flags into the closet, @aaup.org is boldly winning freedom of speech for students & faculty.

www.aaup.org/news/court-r...
Court Rules in AAUP v Rubio: Trump Admin Violated First Amendment
The AAUP and partners sued to block the Trump administration from carrying out large-scale arrests, detentions, and deportations of noncitizen students and faculty members for ideological reasons.
www.aaup.org
October 1, 2025 at 1:21 AM