Brian Golden

Lawyer, Army Reserve Colonel, Fmr. Director-Boston Planning & Development Agency, Fmr. Legislator. Best job-dad of 5. Opinions are mine; this acct. is personal.

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

Thanks to @BostonGlobe for this editorial, which is all about the work of 250+ mission-driven professionals at @BostonPlans. I have loved serving with this team that works so hard to care for one of the great cities of the world. It has been a privilege.

[Andrew Beck Lew @lew_beck]

What a nice time at evergreen cemetery for the memorial day service by the Brighton elk #2199 nice to see @MayorWu @ErinforBoston @LizBreadon @RepKevinHonan @Ruthzee @BillGalvin4MA @MaraDolan4GC @BrianGolden2

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

Interesting discussion last night as @KatherineCraven of @babson interviewed @janemswift, the 1st woman to lead Mass. when she became Acting Governor (2001-03). Her eventful tenure included birth of twins, the challenge of a sudden, mammoth budget crisis, & the nightmare of 9/11.

[John Kasich @JohnKasich]

Alexei Navalny will go down in history as one of the great prisoners of conscience. His was a bright star in the sky guiding people towards conscience, courage and integrity. He will be missed, but will always be remembered.

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

Valuable discussion this week with @Bequall and @MassLtGov Kim
Driscoll highlighting the compelling need to produce more housing of all types in MA (at least 200k units). New policies and funding proposed by @MassGovernor can help us get there.

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

After Boston’s serious challenges in the 1970s, Steve Coyle of the Boston Redev. Authority & Mayor Ray Flynn were key leaders moving #Boston to a better place thru the 1980s.

Steve Coyle accomplished much for the city & its people. He will be missed.

https://t.co/6oKYfvSYoH

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

Great story about the inspiring work of my friend Fr. Paul O’Brien (orig. from Brighton, MA), Peter Lynch & team. In Lawrence, they’re creating wonderful opportunity & bright future for state’s most vulnerable kids. ⁦@LawCathAcad⁩ ⁦@leung⁩ https://t.co/VGRnuGoUGN

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

I am truly grateful that @WMLawSchool selected me to receive its Citizen Lawyer Award. My time at America’s oldest law school served me well for the past 30 years of govt. work (mil. & civ.). Thx to @deanspenceresq
and all involved in the award decision. https://t.co/55sgZXEs7m

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

@WMLawSchool selected me to receive its Citizen Lawyer Award. I am truly grateful. My time at America’s oldest law school served me well for the past 30 yrs of govt. work (mil. and civ.). Thx to @deanspenceresq
and all involved in the award decision. https://t.co/55sgZXEs7m

[Defense of Ukraine @DefenceU]

Today is not a public holiday or any other formal occasion. However on this Sunday, we wanted to once again thank our ally, the United States of America, and the American people for their unwavering support to our people and our country. We will never be able to fully express our gratitude for your help. May God bless the United States of America!
🇺🇦🤝🇺🇸

[Kevin G. Honan @RepKevinHonan]

Remembering our fallen this Memorial Day at Evergreen Cemetery in #BrightonMA.

With @MayorWu, Secretary @BillGalvin4MA, City Councilors @LizBreadon, @Ruthzee & @ErinforBoston and @BrianGolden2.

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

Living a life worthy of their sacrifice. #MemorialDay https://t.co/3fBTHU828j

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

After a 3 yr pandemic delay, tonight’s grand opening of the fantastic @ConservatoryLab bldg on Columbia Rd was a great event w wonderful student performances. This ‘music-infused’ public charter school provides high-quality education to 440 kids in 2 facilities. Congrats to all!

[WriteHandMan @WriteHandMan]

A happy moment on Columbia Rd. tonight as the @ConservatoryLab officially opens their new grade 3-8 building. "Musically infused" public charter in #Dorchester . @BrianGolden2 @BrotherChris617 @Ruthzee @MCSAOrg @BPLUphamsCorner @necmusic @BCCStoCollege @TheNHCS

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

@28cranfield @Thomas_Burke16 @SASCGOP @SASCDems Very good news for the Burkes—and America! Congratulations!

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

As the pandemic fades & remote work continues, there’s a lot of talk about turning some types of commercial real estate into housing. #Quincy has this recent success story of public/private collaboration to create affordable units out of offices.⁩⁩ https://t.co/hmibnq6QqM

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

⁦I appreciate the ⁦@ENRnews⁩ recognizing the accomplishments of the team at ⁦@BostonPlans⁩ during my tenure. For the past decade, they drove the historic building and planning boom that delivered important benefits for all Bostonians. https://t.co/Zfs6JMm2Se

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

Jamie Gass’s piece explains the sad state of civics education.

More than 1.2 mil. Americans have fought & died for our institutions & values. The least we can do to honor the sacrifice (and protect self-government!) is teach/test civics.
@PioneerBoston https://t.co/kCa5bedjmS

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

Thx to ⁦@landpolicy⁩ for including my review in its recent Land Value Capture (LVC) publication, which is a good read for any municipality. Robust LVC strategies in real estate dev. can help create resources to address society’s most urgent needs. https://t.co/rser7UbCpz

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

Great for former @bostonplans team to join @SecMartyWalsh at @nutterlaw today. He discussed the economy, employmt, job training, rebuild of nation’s infrastructure & Walsh Admin bldg boom that created historic levels of property tax $, jobs & housing (incl affordable) for Boston.

[Brian Golden @BrianGolden2]

Christmas came early! Gov-elect ⁦⁦@maura_healey⁩’s choice for Sec. of Transportation is excellent. Gina Fiandaca got big things done in #Boston & #Austin that made life better. The people of MA will benefit from her leadership in meaningful ways. https://t.co/4PCk7yRotV