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Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino said in a press release Monday that there has been a “dramatic decrease in crime” in Lowell during Davis?? tenure...
...Davis is a man with stellar public safety credentials and is highly respected by many in the law enforcement community, both in Massachusetts and nationally,” Menino said. Under Davis?? command, the Lowell Police Department received a “Police as Problem Solvers” award by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2000. Lowell was one of five cities nationwide to receive the award...
...Shorter and pianist/composer Joe Zawinul left their prestigious positions in the Miles Davis quintet, the group, whose roster featured an ever-changing list of talented sidemen, began experimenting with the possibilities of jazz fusion—a bold mixture of rock music, funk, soul, and world music. In pursuing Davis?? experimental leanings as displayed on “In A Sentimental Mood” and “Bitches Brew,” the group created some of the most innovative and dynamic jazz on record over its 1970-1985 career...
...education. “You all are from Harvard, so [education] is not going to be a problem, but just in case,” he quipped, to an appreciative crowd. The discussion was emceed by AIA’s John W. Scott ’06, who praised Davis?? work beyond his athletic career. “A guy like Don has the platform to influence a lot of people,” he said. “So many professional athletes give nothing back; it’s good to see [Davis] using his influence positively...
...city councillors sparred over a proposal that could alter the balance of power between the council and the public school system. Councillors used the sometimes-emotional debate to position themselves for the January mayoral election, and two members—Kenneth E. Reeves ’72 and Henrietta Davis??openly declared their candidacies. The controversial proposal, authored by Councillor Anthony D. Galluccio, would have directed the city manager to examine whether it was legal for the City Council to pay for an outside audit of the School Department. Currently, Cambridge schools submit both to internal audits...