By Bob Katzen

State Auditor Suzanne Bump has recommended that a total of $1,063,978 be reimbursed to the state’s 351 cities and towns to cover the costs incurred for complying with a 2014 state law requiring that all voters be provided the option of early voting in the 2016 General Election. Continue reading How much your community will receive for the costs of early voting in 2016 – Beacon Hill Roll Call →

SOMERVILLE, Mass. – After spending a semester abroad studying marine biology in Australia, Jen Moore of Somerville started making weekly visits to the New England Aquarium. She was enamored by all aquatic species and wanted to get more involved in local marine conservation efforts. Now, the 28-year-old sixth grade science teacher for Swampscott Public Schools is celebrating her fifth year as a volunteer, working behind-the-scenes at the Aquarium.

Continue reading Somerville’s Jen Moore Works with Marine Animals and Endangered Species for ‪New England Aquarium‬’s Animal Care Center in Quincy →

GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, January 14, the 14th day of 2018 with 351 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:11 and sunset is @ 4:23. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1639 – Connecticut’s first constitution, the “Fundamental Orders,” was adopted. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer →