MassDevelopment announced that after three years as President and CEO, Lauren A. Liss would step down from this position at the end of the calendar year. Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, who serves as chairman of the Board…
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Fall 2020 Commuter Rail Schedule Changes to Take Effect Monday, Nov. 2
The MBTA is reminding customers of upcoming schedule changes coming to the Commuter Rail network this fall effective Monday, Nov. 2. These updates are being made in response to changing ridership patterns on the Commuter Rail as a result of…
U.S. Attorney Lelling Announces the Creation of Civil Rights Task Force
United States Attorney Andrew Lelling announces the creation of a statewide Civil Rights Task Force, which will coordinate with, and support, local and state law enforcement in preventing, investigating and prosecuting civil rights violations in Massachusetts. The Task Force will…
U.S. Attorney Announces Appointment of District Election Officer to Monitor Integrity of Election Polls
United States Attorney Andrew Lelling announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Eugenia Carris will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. 3, 2020, general election. AUSA…
Greater Boston Food Bank, Citizens, and Boston Medical Center Team Up To ‘Stop Hunger Now’
Proceeds from a new Massachusetts charity license plate now available at www.stophungerma.org will benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank, and Boston Medical Center. The plate, sponsored in part by Citizens, features an image of a stop light – formed from healthy…
State Announces Partnerships for Recovery, $774 Million Economic Recovery Plan
The state announced last week a $774 million comprehensive plan to stabilize and grow the Massachusetts economy. The plan focuses on getting people back to work, supporting small businesses, fostering innovation, revitalizing downtowns and ensuring housing stability. Partnerships for Recovery…
Be Sure to Vote
Okay — this is it. The long presidential campaign has come to an end and it will all be over by the time this newspaper is published next week. Although a record-breaking number of Americans already have taken advantage of…
It’s Us Vs. The Virus
The stunning announcement this week by Trump administration officials that they will be doing nothing to halt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has grave implications both for the health of every American and for the U.S. economy. With an…
Guest Op-Ed: Let Your Heart Drive You to Vote, But Put Your Mind Into Your Voting
By Glenn Mollette Most of the time people marry because at that moment that’s where their hearts have led them to be. For better or worse many people stay in marriages most of their lives because they have given their…
Obituaries 10-28-2020
Paula Ciulla Of East Boston Paula (Sarcone) Ciulla of East Boston passed away on October 26. The beloved wife of the late John Ciulla, she was the loving mother of Annette Ciulla Favale of Tewksbury, Angela Ciulla and MaryJane Ciulla,…