Salem News: Open Government Proposal

There is an "Open Government Proposal" bill currently in consideration in Massachusetts that would allow the public access and knowledge of legislative records, votes, and "closed-door" meetings. Naturally, many Massachusetts Legislators are not too thrilled about letting the voters know how they do their wheelings and dealings. My cartoon on the subject as it was published in the 08/21/2015 SALEM NEWS.

Salem News: Ban On Amplifiers Fizzles

Salem had considered a ban on sound amplifiers in the city during Haunted Happenings in order to discourage disruptions by overzealous preachers, but concerns from local tour groups and others pretty much stopped progress on the ban. Noise Quality for Haunted Happenings this year are expected to go back up to 2013 levels at least. And I can imagine other repercussions. My cartoon for the 08/12/2015 SALEM NEWS.

Salem News: No Boston Olympics

Boston has withdrawn from bidding for the 2024 Olympic Games due to one major tradition of recent past games: The host city is solely responsible for covering any of the event's cost overruns or shortfalls. My cartoon as published in the 07/29/2015 SALEM NEWS.

Salem News: The Ultimate Parking APP

The City of Beverly, MA, has introduced a phone app that allows you to pay parking meter fees online. On the other hand, next door in SALEM..(My 05/27/2015 cartoon for SALEM NEWS)

Salem News: Seasonal Licenses

Some local restaurants are a bit cranky about other eateries being granted seasonal/limited liquor licenses, especially the ones that had to pay out big bucks for their full-time ones. But on the other hand…. (My cartoon as published in the 4/27/2015 SALEM NEWS)

Salem News: High Cost of Frost

Massachusetts goes thru the effects of another "Big Dig"..so to speak. My cartoon as it originally appeared in the 02/11/2015 SALEM NEWS.

Salem News: Pats Win the Super Bowl

Sporting weather. Originally published in the 02/03/2015 SALEM NEWS.