Word: iannella
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...seems, however, that several Councilors view the present situation as a general problem, not only a Harvard one. Councilor Christopher A. Iannella said last night that "I am not opposed to giving institutions property, but I am opposed to their taking the best land off the tax roll." He said that Foley's measure was aimed mainly at other colleges, and the sale to the University probably would be completed...
...Christipher A. Iannella (Dem.), a member of the Committee, stated last night that "something like managing the Arena is foreign to something like the M.D.C. and furthermore the Arena is the problem of the city. If the state starts taking over city functions, where are we going to draw the line? It would be setting a bad precedent." Iannella added that the state would have to pay the property taxes if it took over such a building...
Since the bill was killed in committee, it cannot be submitted until next year. The only legislative alternative to decrease the Arena's financial problems would be to have the city buy it. Iannella commented that the chances for city action are poor...