This Tuesday, September 1, is primary election day in Massachusetts for both national and state legislative offices. Primary elections in Massachusetts typically are of little or no consequence because of the overwhelming Democratic voting enrollment and because most Democrats run…
Author: Times Staff
Politicizing the Pandemic
This past Sunday evening, President Donald Trump held a news conference to announce that the use of blood plasma in treating patients who have contracted Covid-19 has been shown to reduce the death rate from Covid-19 by 35% — a…
Letter to the Editor
Supports Edwards Dear Editor, I strongly support Councilor Lydia Edward’s excellent recommendation that the MBTA provide sufficient capacity on the Blue Line-which serves East Boston, Winthrop, Revere and other north shore communities-to accommodate bicyclists during rush hour periods as well…
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Endorses Joe Kennedy for U.S. Senate
Citing his commitment to the future of the Democratic Party and progressive causes, Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week endorsed Congressman Joe Kennedy III in his bid for U.S. Senate. Speaker Pelosi is the highest-ranking female elected official in the United…
East Boston Expos Have 4-2 Victory Over Charlestown in Championship Series
The Yawkey Baseball League championship series got underway when the unbeaten East Boston Expos hung on for a 4-2 win over the Charlestown Townies at Alumni Field in Lowell in the first of a best-of-five matchup. Matt Costanza provided the…
Obituaries 08-26-2020
Colleen McGillicuddy Of Winthrop Colleen M. (Brems) McGillicuddy of Winthrop passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 19. The cherished daughter of the late Phillip and Stella (Roach) Brems, she was the beloved wife of…
State Announces Funding Round for Brownfields Redevelopment
The Baker-Polito Administration and MassDevelopment have announced a new round of available funding from the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund to support the environmental assessment and cleanup of contaminated and challenging sites across the Commonwealth. Municipalities, municipal agencies or authorities, economic development…
EOPSS Launches Web Site to Track Crime and Arrest Data from Police Departments Statewide
The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) launched a web site that will promote accountability and transparency by allowing users to analyze detailed crime and arrest data from across the Commonwealth. The grant-funded Massachusetts Crime Statistics site, located…
RMV Announces 2020 Low Plate Lottery
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has announced that applications for the 2020 Low Number Plate Lottery are now being accepted online at Mass.Gov/RMV using the Online Service Center. Applicants must apply by September 6 and, if selected for a low number…
MassDOT Develops New Mobility Dashboard
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the release of the new MassDOT Mobility Dashboard. This dashboard is another resource for members of the public to visualize, analyze, and monitor data collected by MassDOT to better understand the effects of…