Waheyboys.com http://waheyboys.com/blog/ Historical commentary about Weymouth and Massachusetts en Copyright 2011 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:42:02 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2ysb5-20051201 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Our Small Town As a life-long resident of Weymouth, I’m fearful that my town is slowly becoming another victim of urban sprawl, where long time residents become displaced by those with no connection to their home’s history and people. Ten years ago, Weymouth officially made the transition from a town meeting form of government to a city, complete with a mayor and town council. The change was painful for us “townies” but at least we were able to keep the name “Town” of Weymouth as our formal identity. When you’re part of a small town, everyone is connected, or feels connected, to each other and to the much larger events that have shaped our country and the world.

click here to read about Matt Walsh and Troop 2

]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/11/our_small_town.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/11/our_small_town.html Weymouth Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:42:02 -0500 Russ MacNeil's Corner Not too many Americans remembered the United States Navy had a birthday this month. Our armed services, and the men and women who fight to preserve our freedom around the globe and at home are often taken for granted. As this birthday passes and the Marine Corps birthday and Veterans Day approaches, we should all stop to think about not only our military, but all our protectors; those who have put aside some or all of their lives so that others can be safe and free, whether in the military, law enforcement, firefighting or nursing.

click here to read about Russ MacNeil

]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/10/russ_macneils_corner.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/10/russ_macneils_corner.html Weymouth Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:17:12 -0500 God Speaks "Each of us is merely a small instrument; all of us, after accomplishing our mission, will disappear." 
— Mother Teresa (In the Heart of the World: Thoughts, Stories and Prayers)

On a recent visit to Washington D.C., while looking over a map of the multitude of memorials, museums and history there, I noticed a fairly new cenotaph located in Judiciary Square. It is called the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and although I hadn’t initially planned on seeing it, I am glad I did. My satisfaction wasn’t just in seeing such a splendid monument, but for the spiritual experience I was surprised with as well. I have never been accused of being overly religious, but on this day I received a message from God.

click here to read more

]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/10/god_speaks_1.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/10/god_speaks_1.html Weymouth Thu, 21 Oct 2010 06:31:24 -0500 Southfield- The Funny Place I thought it was funny the other day when, while out for a walk, I noticed the padlocked gate leading into the old South Weymouth Air Base and the signs reading “no trespassing”.

click here to read more about Southfield

]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/08/southfield_the_funny_place.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/08/southfield_the_funny_place.html Weymouth Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:07:33 -0500 Rolling Thunder click here to watch some videos of Rolling Thunder

]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/08/rolling_thunder.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/08/rolling_thunder.html War Memorials Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:20:07 -0500 Meeting Paula Jackson When the time comes to say good bye to an old friend it’s only natural to reflect back on the snap shots of your life and pick out your favorites. One of the pictures, or videos in my mind that I returned to yesterday was the first time I actually met Paula Jackson because it made me smile on a day when many cried.

click here to read the rest of the story


]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/08/meeting_paula_jackson.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/08/meeting_paula_jackson.html Weymouth Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:23:33 -0500 Memorial Day We’re a forgetful bunch, we the free that is; those of us that escaped the cruelty of war. Oh sure, there are plenty of us that remember those that died for us. Some of us, especially those that war has touched personally, probably remember too much and try to forget, and can’t. Then there are those that are oblivious to what Memorial Day is all about. How many of us will raise a nice cold beverage to our lips this weekend and remember that others have died for us, and still do? How many of us will be too busy this weekend to clean up a fallen hero’s grave because we want our own slice of freedom to be manicured.

to read more click here

]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/05/memorial_day.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/05/memorial_day.html Weymouth Sun, 30 May 2010 07:03:24 -0500 When The Levee Breaks If you’re old enough to remember listening to Led Zeppelin’s new song, “When The Levee Breaks”, then you might remember when the citizens of Massachusetts staged a tax revolt in the form of a petition that would restrict the revenues cities and towns could collect through a property tax levy. Up until that time local governing bodies of the Commonwealth could levy whatever tax they felt was necessary to raise revenues that would cover the cost of running their municipalities.

read more by clicking here

]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/05/when_the_levee_breaks.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/05/when_the_levee_breaks.html Weymouth Thu, 20 May 2010 18:07:20 -0500 Trash Or Tomorrows I'm posting this video. I hope the authors don't mind, whoever they are. Whether you agree or not with the message, the video is well done and puts into perspective the budget problems facing the Town Of Weymouth. Parents are understandably upset that it appears the school system will be taking the brunt of the fiscal beating the town will take in FY-2011.

click here and check out the video

]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/05/trash_or_tomorrows.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/05/trash_or_tomorrows.html Weymouth Thu, 13 May 2010 14:48:17 -0500 Weymouth's Budget Crisis I know, I know, I've been slowing down on the blog. Hey, I'm busy with other stuff and that's a good thing, trust me. We have a full house again for the first time in a few months after another marathon drive to Washington D.C. and back to get my little princess and bring her home to cash strapped Weymouth.

read more about cash strapped Weymouth

]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/05/weymouths_budget_crisis.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/05/weymouths_budget_crisis.html Weymouth Tue, 11 May 2010 13:22:10 -0500 Simple Math At the beginning of this past fiscal year, FY 2010, as it is referred to at the Town Hall, Mayor Sue Kay was quick to point out that it was her second year of presenting a balanced budget. She was able to do this with the help of two very important events.

click here to read more

]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/04/simple_math.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/04/simple_math.html Weymouth Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:50:54 -0500 High And Tight High And Tight]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/04/high_and_tight.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/04/high_and_tight.html Wahey Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:27:17 -0500 The Old White People's Party The Old White People's Party]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/04/the_old_white_peoples_party.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/04/the_old_white_peoples_party.html Politics Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:32:15 -0500 Merle's Birthday Merle Haggard's Birthday]]> http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/04/merles_birthday.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/04/merles_birthday.html Wahey Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:59:19 -0500 Technorati DS6ZMRYEAW8A http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/04/technorati.html http://waheyboys.com/blog/2010/04/technorati.html Wahey Tue, 06 Apr 2010 02:19:47 -0500