Francisca “FiFi” (Fula) Ferreira, of Somerville, passed away on Tuesday February 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 94 years of age. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Francisca “FiFi” (Fula) Ferreira →

By Bob Katzen

“The [Baker] administration’s announcement is an important step toward a true common application and will have a significant impact on hunger and food insecurity in our state.”
—Jamie Klufts of the National Association of Social Workers – MA Chapter on the Baker administration’s announcement of its plan to allow low-income households the right to apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at the same time they sign-up for MassHealth. Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Baker signed into law a $101 million COVID-19 response bill. Key provisions include increasing the number of COVID-19 testing sites and COVID-19 tests; the acquisition and distribution of high-quality personal protective masks, Continue reading $101 MILLION FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE →

By Bob Katzen

Governor Charlie Baker signed into law legislation that would require EMS personnel, if there are no people waiting for the service, to provide emergency treatment to a police dog and use an ambulance to transport the dog injured in the line of duty to a veterinary clinic or veterinary hospital. Continue reading GOVERNOR SIGNS INTO LAW “TRANSPORT INJURED POLICE DOGS – NERO’S LAW” →

By Bob Katzen

Secretary of State Bill Galvin announced that nomination papers can now be picked up by candidates who are planning to run for office in the September 6th primaries and the November 8th general election. Offices on the 2022 ballot this year include Congress, state senator, state representative, governor, lt. governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, governor’s councilor, district attorney and sheriff. Continue reading THE 2022 STATE ELECTION BEGINS →

By Bob Katzen

The House 31-125, rejected an amendment to a section of the bill that prohibits the Registry of Motor Vehicles from disclosing personally identifying information and communications regarding any applicant for a Massachusetts driver’s license or learner’s permit, “including failure to provide proof of lawful presence in the United States,” unless specifically authorized to do so under regulations that are to be drafted by the attorney general’s office.
Continue reading REQUIRE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CITIES AND TOWNS →

By Bob Katzen

The House 120-36, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would allow people who are unable to prove lawful presence in the United States to apply for a Massachusetts driver’s license by providing two documents. The first document is a valid unexpired foreign passport or valid unexpired consular ID. Continue reading DRIVER’S LICENSES FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS →

Congratulations to newly promoted Lieutenant Joseph Gagliardi and Sergeant Robert Furtado! Good luck in your new positions! Continue reading Medford Police News Stories →

Officers Michael Sunde and Jose Torres-Morales Jr. graduated the 71st Recruit Officers Course Plymouth Academy today and will start their Field Training next week. Continue reading Medford Police News Stories →