The state capitol should be Worcester or Springfield. Some place central that better represents the economic realities of more Massachusetts residents. As someone who used to live in Western Mass, it's like Beacon Hill forgets we exist, and the only realities are inside of 495. Living in Boston, I had access to world class hospitals and doctors. Meanwhile, the only hospital in North Adams closes because "it's not profitable" and all we got in return is a glorified urgent care center.
Where does most of Boston's drinking water come from? From a reservoir that destroyed towns in central Mass in the 1930s. We're a Commonwealth - not an empty forest for Boston to use when it has needs.
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The state capitol should be Worcester or Springfield. Some place central that better represents the economic realities of more Massachusetts residents. As someone who used to live in Western Mass, it's like Beacon Hill forgets we exist, and the only realities are inside of 495. Living in Boston, I had access to world class hospitals and doctors. Meanwhile, the only hospital in North Adams closes because "it's not profitable" and all we got in return is a glorified urgent care center.
Where does most of Boston's drinking water come from? From a reservoir that destroyed towns in central Mass in the 1930s. We're a Commonwealth - not an empty forest for Boston to use when it has needs.