East Lawrence historic designations face economic impact
Editorial cautions on a Lawrence Planning Department plan to nominate nine East Lawrence properties for the Lawrence Register of Historic Places. The proposal would impose 250 foot review zones requiring Certificates of Appropriateness or Economic Hardship, potentially hindering new development and remodeling across Connecticut to Pennsylvania streets.
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Panic over 3-D printed gun shots through the noise
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues the focus on imagined threats masks a real risk from a 3-D printed gun. Defense Distributed led by Cody Wilson tested a largely plastic firearm, with blueprints downloaded by 100,000 in two days, prompting calls for regulation while Adam Kokesh plans an armed Washington march.
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Education progress critical in a divided reform era
Gene A Budig argues that public confidence in K 12 schools is low despite rising graduation rates and NAEP data. He calls for unbiased analysis by business leaders and educators to craft concrete reforms, stressing timely action to improve math and reading outcomes and global competitiveness.
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Lawrence board debates two high schools plan in 1988
Three Lawrence school board members raised doubts about the Secondary Schools Facilities Task Force recommendation to add a second building for Lawrence High School possibly in west Lawrence. Others back splitting into two buildings, saying the city isn’t ready for dual high schools.
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