The administration has talked for more than a year about cutting 1,750 jobs from the executive branch work force to cope with Massachusetts budget deficits, but it's still short of its goal even as tax collections continue to languish. An official... — read more
From Newsday (8/11/2009 @ 5PM): At a rowdy and emotionally charged meeting Tuesday, the Islip Town Board adopted a resolution to lay off 97 workers - but also approved an amendment that calls for reducing that number next month if the union offers... — read more