By Bob Katzen
“A [federal government] shutdown could create challenges for certain spending accounts in the [state’s] General Federal Grants Fund, revenue collected through federal reimbursement and for [state] programs run and funded primarily by the federal government.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill
By Bob Katzen
Would establish a Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund to be used to make annual payments to the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial which memorializes and honors Massachusetts law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty.
Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL FUND (H 2728)
By Bob Katzen
Would create a Purple Alert system to assist law enforcement in identifying and locating missing persons with disabilities. The system would be modeled after the current Amber Alert system which is designed to ask the public for help in finding abducted children. Continue reading PURPLE ALERT SYSTEM FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (H 2657)
By Bob Katzen
Would ensure that specially trained police dogs who are hurt in the line of duty can receive timely, advanced emergency medical care from licensed EMS personnel. The bill authorizes EMTs and paramedics to provide treatment — including advanced life support procedures and transport — to injured K9s without facing liability or regulatory barriers.
Continue reading ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FOR INJURED POLICE DOGS (H 2738)
By Bob Katzen
The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would allow a police officer or firefighter who is granted a disability retirement pension, to have any previous period of leave from their service to be covered as if that time out of service was an absence. By such designation, they will have the right to receive any retroactive pay or personnel actions on account of this absence designation.
Continue reading POLICE AND FIREFIGHTER DISABILITY PENSION (H 2940)
By Bob Katzen
A hearing was held by the Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee on a measure that would establish a special commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government. Continue reading STUDY CHINESE COMPANIES IN MASSACHUSETTS (H 487)
By Bob Katzen
The Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on a bill that would require all restaurants, lounges and bars to have at least 5 percent of their seating options be armchairs, or have armchairs on-site and available upon request. Continue reading REQUIRE ARMCHAIRS IN RESTAURANTS (S 158)
By Bob Katzen
Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House legislation that guards personal privacy and provides data protection for Massachusetts residents. The bill establishes clear rights regarding residents’ personal data, including the right to know what information is being collected and the ability to opt out of having their data used for targeted advertising or being sold to other companies. Continue reading DATA PRIVACY ACT (S 2619)
Obituary
Christopher Guerrier – Of Revere, formerly of Somerville, passed away tragically on Saturday, September 21, 2025, as the result of a car accident. He was 42 years young. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Christopher Guerrier
Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter MacDonald of Somerville, MA, who left us on September 3rd at the age of 52. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kim Payson; their children, Tad and Erin; his parents Peter and Loretta MacDonald of Rehoboth; his sister Shawna Marquis and her husband Christian of Arlington; his brother Matthew MacDonald and his wife Jane of Somerville. Peter also leaves behind a loving extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and countless friends and colleagues whose lives he touched. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Peter MacDonald
Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bryce Austin Clark, age 35, on September 23, 2025. He now joins his brother and best friend, Tyler Brelend Clark, in heaven. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Bryce Austin Clark
Obituary
Mary P. Reilly – A lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, September 24, 2025. She was 83 years old.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Mary P. Reilly
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