Joan A. (Cordice) Barowski, of Somerville, passed away on August 27, 2022, she was 78. Born in Portland, Maine she was the cherished daughter of the late Eleanor M. (Hatch) and Frankie Cordice. Joan had a successful career for 22 years at the MWRA and and a proud member of the Steelworkers Union Local 9360″ Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Joan A. (Cordice) Barowski
Daily Archives: September 3, 2022
THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL
By Bob Katzen
“The industry has grown rapidly since the voters legalized recreational cannabis in 2016, topping $3 billion in sales this past spring. While the law was intended to create new economic opportunities for diverse communities and those previously harmed by harsh drug laws, this promise has not been fully achieved, leaving many aspiring equity entrepreneurs with a very challenging pathway to achieve the success that larger corporate interests have enjoyed.”
—Former State Treasurer Shannon O’Brien on her appointment as chairperson of the Cannabis Control Commission. Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL
ALLOW INSURANCE DISCOUNTS FOR DRIVERS WHO TAKE A COURSE IN MARIJUANA IMPAIRMENT
By Bob Katzen
Would allow insurance companies to offer discounts to drivers who complete a marijuana impairment education course offered by driving schools and insurance companies. Continue reading ALLOW INSURANCE DISCOUNTS FOR DRIVERS WHO TAKE A COURSE IN MARIJUANA IMPAIRMENT
PROHIBIT EXPIRED INSPECTION STICKER FROM BEING A SURCHARGEABLE OFFENSE
By Bob Katzen
Would prohibit driving with an expired inspection sticker from being counted as a surchargeable offense. Under Bay State law, surchargeable offenses can lead to temporary higher insurance premiums. In additional the state will immediately suspend or revoke a learner’s permit or driver’s license for 60 days if a driver has accumulated seven surchargeable offenses or moving violations within a 3-year period. Continue reading PROHIBIT EXPIRED INSPECTION STICKER FROM BEING A SURCHARGEABLE OFFENSE