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Personal Attack	Not A Personal Attack
He lied.	He said he did X, but in fact he did Y.
She misrepresented the truth.	I don't trust her.
He is greedy.	He is making plenty of money.
It is merely a power play on her part.	She will announce her candidacy soon.

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[10 Brookline Place Committee: This or That] 10 questions answered

Name not available inside Precinct 4 April 6, 2022, 7:17 PM

Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Gateway
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Destination
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Textured
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Woven
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Welcoming
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Porous
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Active Plazas
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Shorter
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Cutting Edge
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Exterior Plazas

[10 Brookline Place Committee: This or That] 10 questions answered

Name not available inside Precinct 6 April 6, 2022, 7:10 PM

Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Gateway
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Destination
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Sleek
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Iconic
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Welcoming
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Porous
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Active Plazas
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Quieter
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Cutting Edge
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Exterior Plazas

[10 Brookline Place Committee: This or That] 10 questions answered

Name not shown inside Precinct 6 April 6, 2022, 7:06 PM

Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Polite
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Destination
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Textured
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Woven
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Welcoming
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Porous
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Active Plazas
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Quieter
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Above Average
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Exterior Plazas

[10 Brookline Place Committee: This or That] 10 questions answered

Name not available inside Precinct 6 April 6, 2022, 7:05 PM

Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Gateway
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Destination
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Textured
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Woven
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Welcoming
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Porous
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Green Space
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Quieter
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Above Average
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Exterior Plazas

[10 Brookline Place Committee: This or That] 10 questions answered

Name not available inside Precinct 11 April 6, 2022, 7:02 PM

Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Polite
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Connector
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Textured
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Woven
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Welcoming
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Porous
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Active Plazas
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Shorter
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Cutting Edge
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Exterior Plazas

[10 Brookline Place Committee: This or That] 10 questions answered

Name not available inside Precinct 5 April 6, 2022, 6:39 PM

Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Polite
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Connector
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Textured
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Woven
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Welcoming
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Porous
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Active Plazas
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Quieter
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Above Average
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Exterior Plazas

[10 Brookline Place Committee: This or That] 10 questions answered

Thomas Nally inside Precinct 5 April 6, 2022, 3:55 PM

Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Gateway
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Connector
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Textured
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Woven
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Welcoming
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Porous
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Active Plazas
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Quieter
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Above Average
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Exterior Plazas

[10 Brookline Place Committee: This or That] 10 questions answered

Name not shown inside Precinct 6 April 6, 2022, 3:44 PM

Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Gateway
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Connector
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Textured
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Woven
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Welcoming
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Porous
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Active Plazas
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Quieter
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Cutting Edge
Select which of the below terms more strongly fits your vision for the new 10 Brookline Place development. Exterior Plazas

[Urban Forest Climate Resiliency Master Plan Survey] 1 question answered

Name not shown inside Precinct 5 November 14, 2020, 5:43 PM

The Parks and Open Space Division recognizes the importance of community education and involvement in efforts to protect and improve our urban canopy. Which of the below community engagement techniques would be most appealing to you? (Select all that apply) Tree identification walks (along streets and/or within nature sanctuaries and parks), Seminars/talks (either virtual or in-person), Social media posts (Pictures with educational descriptions and/or short videos)

[Urban Forest Climate Resiliency Master Plan Survey] 1 question answered

Name not available inside Precinct 15 November 14, 2020, 5:03 PM

The Parks and Open Space Division recognizes the importance of community education and involvement in efforts to protect and improve our urban canopy. Which of the below community engagement techniques would be most appealing to you? (Select all that apply) Workshops regarding private tree management and care, Social media posts (Pictures with educational descriptions and/or short videos)