New York Times casts eye on Mass. police details

The New York Times reports on the Patrick administration's tentative steps toward ending the "Massachusetts anachronism" of having police officers stand guard whenever a road crew is "fixing potholes or laying pavement."

MassINC president Gregory Torres is quoted on the political implications:

“The details erode public confidence that taxpayer money is being spent wisely,” Mr. Torres said. “I think the symbolism is very important when it comes to issues like this.”