Somerville Remembering Helen M. “Lynne” (Callahan) Seward, R.N.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Helen Marie (Callahan) Seward on her passing this past week.

Helen Marie Seward was Mother-in-Law to Kathleen Seward, Principal at the West Somerville Neighborhood School. She was also mother to Liam Seward of The Somerville Lions Club.

Helen Marie (Callahan) Seward was a wonderful lady and she will be sadly missed here in Somerville.

JULY 25, 1943 ~ FEBRUARY 20, 2018 (AGE 74)

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INCREASE TAX BREAK FOR VETERANS LEGISLATION ON BEACON Hill

By Bob Katzen

Awaiting further House action is legislation that makes a change in the current law that allows cities and towns to establish a program permitting veterans to volunteer their services to the community in exchange for up to a $1,000 property tax reduction. The proposal raises the reduction to $1,500.

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SENATE APPROVES BILL TO PROTECT STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

By Bob Katzen

The House gave final approval to a bill that provides all state and municipal workers with the same protections provided to private workers under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). The Senate gave near final approval to the same bill. Only final Senate approval is needed prior to the measure going to Gov. Charlie Baker.

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