One of our objectives is reviving the local independent newspaper, the newspapers that give honest coverage to third parties and independent candidates. Why is this important? We find it difficult to give a better example than that provided by Boston’s premier newspaper columnist, Howie Carr, and a quote from his recent editorial:
Howie Carr: What’s so urgent in Holbrook, Mr. Speaker?
Howie Carr: What’s so urgent in Holbrook, Mr. Speaker?
The name Dan Lee may not ring a bell — with the collapse of local newspapers, municipal politicians don’t get nearly as much scrutiny as they used to. Most get none whatsoever.
Lee is a selectman in the town of Holbrook, running for re-election. And he is a real piece of work. Channel 5 took him down a few pegs in 2021, and the headlines sum up the way the scandal developed:
“Landlord says top town official used COVID eviction ban to avoid paying rent.”
“Holbrook town official agrees to pay thousands in back rent.”
“Bid to oust Holbrook selectman over use of eviction moratorium protection.”
And of course the final inevitable news, since this is Massachusetts: “Holbrook politicians reinstate controversial head of Select Board.”