Kowloon Entertainment Complex presents the official Grand Opening Celebration of the Kowloon Carhop and Drive-in, an innovative, outdoor dining experience featuring internationally acclaimed, Diamond, Rock & Roll, Vocal, and Grammy Halls of Fame recording group, The Platters. Diners will be…
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Massachusetts Building Trades Council Endorses Joe Kennedy III for U.S. Senate
The Massachusetts Building Trades Council announced their endorsement of Joe Kennedy III for U.S. Senate Wednesday, citing his strong leadership in support of unions and working families. “Joe has spent his entire career fighting for working people,” said Frank Callahan,…
Baker-Polito Administration Initiates Transition to Step Two of Second Phase of Four-phase Approach
The state announced that Step Two of Phase II of the Commonwealth’s four-phase reopening plan, Reopening Massachusetts, began on Monday, June 22, allowing additional industries to resume operations under sector-specific guidelines. Businesses and sectors choosing to operate in Step Two of Phase II are subject…
Baker-Polito Administration Files Bill to Implement Police Officer Certification System
Last week, the state administration filed legislation to create a framework for certifying Massachusetts law enforcement officers, provide accountability, ensure that police departments in and outside Massachusetts have access to candidates’ training and disciplinary records, and provide incentives for officers…
Jamey Tesler Named Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Tesler has served as Acting Registrar since June 25, 2019 and held multiple senior management roles in the public sector for over 16 years Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack has announced the appointment of Jamey…
Boston Commits to First-in-the-nation Zoning Amendment Proposed by Councilor Lydia Edwards
The City of Boston will zone with an eye towards equity. This morning during a working session hosted by Councilor Edwards, the lead sponsor of the zoning amendment, the Boston Planning and Development Agency committed to drafting fair housing into…
News in Brief
MVES Participates in USDA COVID-19 Food Assistance Program Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, is taking part in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Farmers to…
Governor Baker Issues Proclamation Marking Juneteenth
Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday issued a proclamation declaring June 19, 2020 as “Juneteenth Independence Day” in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Celebrated each year on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and is an…
COVID-19 Is a Predator — and We Are Its Prey
The media, politicians, and others have likened our ongoing battle with the corona virus as the equivalent of “going to war.” The doctors and nurses in the overburdened ERs in New York City, when its hospitals were being overwhelmed with…
Guest Op-ed: Progressives Too, Can Back the Blue
By City Councilor Lydia Edwards Thank you. I haven’t said it enough to the men and women in blue that serve our great city. Time and time again they are expected to be at their best when we are at…