PHILIP’S OBITUARY:

DiCarlo, Philip J. (Nardone) – Of Florida formerly of Boston March 19, 2022.
Beloved husband of the late Arlene DiCarlo.
Loving father of Gail Federico and her husband Christopher of Somerville, Lynn Mersereau and her husband Jimmy of Taunton, Michele Cuellar and her husband Jaime of Webster, Lorie DiCarlo of Hilliard, OH, Rita Chavez and her husband Oscar of Chelsea, Philip DiCarlo and his wife Amy of North Attelboro, Alyson DiCarlo of Mansfield and Brigitte Sostilio of New Orleans. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Philip J. DiCarlo →

By Bob Katzen

“Massport is committed to working with our surrounding communities to reduce our impacts to the environment, while remaining focused on supporting the region’s economy. Massport’s Roadmap to Net Zero aligns with the commonwealth’s climate goals.”
—Massport Board Chairman Lew Evangelidis announcing Massport’s plan to reduce carbon emissions across all facilities and become Net Zero by 2031. Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL →

By Bob Katzen

Bill (S 2717) – Would require all health insurers to cover the monthly cost of renting a hospital grade breast pump for the mother of a newborn infant who is receiving care at an intensive care or special care nursery until the infant is discharged or the mother is no longer pumping breastmilk. Continue reading HOSPITAL GRADE BREAST PUMPS →

By Bob Katzen

This bill#TEAMTAUROforMAYOR2021 (H 788) – Would require eligible voters to cast a ballot in every November general election or face a fine of $15 that would be added to the person’s state tax liability for each election missed. The measure also clarifies that the voter does not have to actually vote for anyone and is allowed to leave the ballot blank. Continue reading VOTERS PAY FINE FOR NOT VOTING →

By Bob Katzen

Bill (H 483) – Would allow 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the time of the November general election to vote in the preceding primary despite the fact that they will be under 18 on the day of the primary. The bill was initially introduced by sponsor Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) three years ago on behalf of Samantha Bevins, a Hingham constituent and Dartmouth College student. Continue reading ALLOW SOME 17-YEAR-OLDS TO VOTE IN PRIMARIES →

By Bob Katzen

This bill Creates a Polling Location Accessibility Fund, administered by the secretary of state, that will give grants to cities and towns to make improvements to ensure that polling places are easily accessible to senior citizens and disabled persons. Continue reading MAKE POLLS ACCESSIBLE TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED →

By Bob Katzen

The House gave near final approval to and sent to the Senate legislation that would prohibit first responders from taking photos of crime scene victims, accidents or emergencies unless it is in the course of their official duties or with the consent of the victim. If the victim is unable to consent, an immediate family member of the victim is allowed to give consent. Continue reading CRIME VICTIMS’ PHOTOS →

By Bob Katzen

The House 154-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would require the state to develop and implement a Women’s Rights History Trail program. Continue reading CREATING WOMEN’S RIGHTS HISTORY TRAIL PROGRAM →

By Bob Katzen

The House 155-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would prohibit any person or entity including educational institutions, workplaces and public spaces from implementing any policy that would explicitly target someone who wears their natural hairstyle. The measure defines natural hairstyle as “hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles including braids, locks, twists and other formation.” Continue reading FORBID DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A PERSON WITH A NATURAL HAIRSTYLE →