The Binns Report

Brendan Sweeney (Candidate for Mayor)

Brendan Sweeney discussed how his background as assistant town manager in Boxford and as a two term Beverly City Councilor At Large from the point of view of hitting the ground running as well as recognizing the challenges Beverly is facing now and in the foreseeable future.  He is further reinforcing his Plan For Beverly with input he gets from Beverly resident while out & about knocking on doors. Another discussion is planed on a few weeks to help us understand the impact of the next budget and the implications for subsequent expenditures.

Kevin O'Reilly

A little over 2 years ago we had a discussion with Kevin O'Reilly on Critical Thinking as applied to teaching History.  (Kevin is a retired history teacher and author of numerous books of social studies lessons plans that supplement the typical history course.) This discussion expanded applying Critical Thinking  to the responses  from inquiries in Social Media & AI.  The focus is not limited to HS students but is necessary for all of us trying to get the straight skinny on the deluge of "information" that floods the internet & traditional media.

John E. Taylor (Candidate for SC Ward 6)

John E. Taylor is Bevely resident of ward 6 who is running for School Committee from Ward 6.  He see the challenge ahead to work with all the factions BTA Administrators, New Superintendent, City Council & the Mayor to smooth out relations to avoid another year like the last one.

Lorinda K. Visnick [Part 2]

A follow up discussion with Lorinda Visnick candidate for School Committee At Large (Wards 4, 5 & 6). Starting with her current academic goals (PhD in Public Policy), she got into the  education opportunities that are not necessarily leading toward college.  Especially the need to address the needs of students that are more hands on learning than classical.  She discussed  what the roll of SC members with respect to personal issues or constituent concerns.

Lorinda K. Visnick (Candidate for School Committee At Large) [Part 1]

The updated City Charter added two more At Large positions to the School Committee.  One represents Wards 1, 2 & 3.   The other represents Wards 4, 5 & 6.  This is the one that Lorinda Visnick is campaigning for.  The discussion got to be very wide ranging from healing the effects from the strike; to how will the new superintendent fit in; to what's the impact on the budget/taxes.