The winner won ONLY 35% of the vote. Situations like these have a simple solution: ranked choice voting.
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5/9/24
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My car slid into the guard rail. Then a man in a truck stopped to help.
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5/2/24
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The recent observation of Earth Day was a time to reflect on our connection with - and impact on - this planet that we share.
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5/2/24
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The explanation of the board members who voted to approve is vexing and does not bode well for our city or nation.
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4/4/24
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The discussions over Greylock have left out one very important voice: that of the former owners who placed the easements on the property.
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4/4/24
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I thoroughly enjoyed Len Lear’s story about his experiences as a camp counselor.
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3/28/24
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Without any change in footprint or controversial voiding of a conservation easement, the buildings could easily house 12 condominiums.
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3/28/24
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The CHCA voted to support zoning variances sought by the current owner of Greylock. Here's why.
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by Laura Lucas, CHCA President,
and Matt Rutt, CHCA VP of Physical Division
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3/21/24
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I am horrified to learn that two CHCA committees seem willing with slim majorities to approve a major development at Greylock Estate.
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3/14/24
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As the granddaughter of a shoemaker, I was saddened to discover that another member of the post-war industry was no longer in business.
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3/14/24
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Looked at side by side, it is difficult to discern any difference between the revised and original plans.
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2/29/24
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Without continuous use soon, it will continue to deteriorate until it reaches a state where it will face no other option but demolition.
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2/29/24
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On Feb. 7, the EPA released its updated soot pollution standard, which will clean up our air by reducing soot emissions.
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2/29/24
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Feb. 29 is the last day of the Better Together Campaign supporting the Chestnut Hill Community Association and the Chestnut Hill Local.
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2/29/24
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"A Silent Procession for Peace: We Grieve the Loss of Every Child" is set to take place on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m.
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2/22/24
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If the expression “he marches to a different drummer” had not been coined, something like it would have been needed to speak of my friend.
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2/22/24
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What is the best way for Chestnut Hill to save its train line? Take the train.
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2/22/24
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As Phillies fans eagerly anticipate the return of spring training, a wicked curveball was thrown into the political arena.
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2/15/24
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The historic Greylock mansion is not new to controversy over proposed development plans. Let’s work to find a positive and sustainable result.
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2/15/24
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A response to the comprehensive and straightforward argument and plan laid out in the Chestnut Hill Local on Feb. 1.
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2/8/24
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