Scratch & Win
Part 5: Hatchet Man vs. the 800 Pound Gorilla
Oct 18, 2023
A new leader takes charge of the Big Dig and clashes with the private company managing the project. The origins of the leader's nickname 'the hatchet man' and his confrontations with DPW leadership are explored. Insights are provided into the early days of the Department of Public Works and the challenges faced. The opening of the Ted Williams Tunnel is celebrated with the involvement of Bill Weld and Ted Williams. The investigation into the project raises concerns among engineers and key individuals. Innovative soil strengthening techniques and tunnel construction processes are discussed.
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- The appointment of Jim Kerasiotes as the new leader of the Big Dig brought an aggressive approach to shake things up, but he faced challenges working with the equally aggressive private company managing the project.
- The partnership between Bechtel Corporation and the state in managing the Big Dig project raised concerns related to inflated costs, blurred lines between public and private interests, and a lack of transparency.
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The Controversial Finance Mystery
Amid the intrigue surrounding Dixon City Comptroller Rita Crundwell's lavish lifestyle, rumors swirl about the source of her wealth, including ties to a wealthy benefactor or investments in Campbell's Soup and a cell phone company.
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