“The misinformation coming from the Trump administration about vaccines is dangerous and puts the health of our children and families at risk. We must continue to be clear: Vaccines – including the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns – are safe, effective and lifesaving. Massachusetts will continue to base our public health decisions on science and make sure that people have access to the vaccines that they want and need.”
—Gov. Maura Healey Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL→
The Judiciary Committee’s hearing also included a measure that supporters say will protect the public from street takeovers by giving cities and towns the necessary tools to combat the Street Takeover Public Safety Crisis. Continue reading COMBAT STREET TAKEOVERS (H 4736)→
The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on legislation that would provide increased protection from harassment and discrimination on the basis of height, by adding height as a protected characteristic across Massachusetts civil rights and hate-crime laws. Continue reading PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON A PERSON’S HEIGHT (H 1820)→
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey legislation that would expand the current law which punishes anyone who commits assault and battery against a public employee including police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. The bill ensures that all transit workers are covered, including those who are not directly employed by the state, such as workers employed by Keolis, the state’s contracted commuter rail operator. The bill would also add “assault and battery by means of a bodily substance including saliva, blood or urine” to the current law. Continue reading PROTECT ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT WORKERS FROM ASSAULT AND BATTERY (S 2697)→
House 153-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that supporters said would strengthen protections for health care workers, establish preventive and protective standards to reduce the risk of violence, improve health care facility incident reporting, enhance interagency coordination to safeguard privacy and create legal protections for certain employees harmed in the line of duty. Continue reading WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (H 4767)→
House 146-5, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that funds the modernization of Bay State public colleges and universities by using the revenue from the 2022 voter-approved law, known as the Millionaire’s Tax, that imposes an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the current flat 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Continue reading $3.65 BILLION TO MODERNIZE BAY STATE PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (H 4750)→
Obituary
It is with profound sadness that the family of Emile Joseph announces his passing on November 23, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 20, 1947, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Emile lived a life marked by unwavering faith, dignity, devotion, and service to both his family and community.
Somerville Police are actively investigating multiple residential break-ins that occurred in a section of Ward 2, specifically along Harold Street, Wyatt Street, and Dimick Street, between November 22 and November 23. Two of these incidents took place at night between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Public Safety Advisory:→
Today, the Somerville Police Superiors and Patrolmen’s Unions—joined by our partners in the Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Union and DPW Union—presented the Mystic Learning Center with checks to support the Somerville Police Community Affairs Unit’s 5th Annual Turkey Drive. Continue reading Somerville PD News Updates: Another successful Turkey Drive in the books!→
25068532: On 11/2/25 at approximately 10:43 PM, Somerville Police responded to Assembly Row for report of a person stabbed. Upon arrival, officers located two juvenile males suffering from minor stab wounds. They stated they got into a fight and stabbed each other. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Crime Log→
City supporting two local holiday gift drives for children and teens
SOMERVILLE – In the giving spirit of the season, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing the City’s annual support of local holiday gift and toy donation drives. Toy and gift donation collection boxes will be placed at City buildings, libraries, and firehouses from Monday, December 1, through Wednesday, December 17. Donated gifts will support two community gift drives for families in need of gifts for children and teens this holiday season. Continue reading Donate to Local Holiday Gift Drives at City Buildings Dec. 1-17, 2025→
When we are ready to wear out the word THANKS, something always occurs. It is set in tone on Nov 1 as we think of Thanksgiving. But, Reality thanks came in 2 events – an MHS 1965 Reunion with Sr Class PR and our fine Fr Maxwell from St. Joseph Church. Father mentioned a holy Spirit that was in our attendees that brought them to reunite. Continue reading Medford Lions Club News:NEVER WEAR OUT THANKS→
Danvers, MA – November 25, 2025 – Kia North Danvers, part of the ICL Family of dealerships, is proud to celebrate its 1-year anniversary serving the North Shore community with a bold step toward environmental responsibility. In just one year, the dealership has become a trusted destination for quality Kia and pre-owned vehicles, Continue reading Kia North Danvers Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with a Commitment to Sustainability→
Obituary
Walter T. Burns – Of Somerville, November 18, 2025. Passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 71 on November 18th . He was born and raised in Somerville. He loved sports, Military History and cigars. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Walter T. Burns→
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is seeking four new volunteer members to join the Somerville Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC). These vacancies are for volunteer members who are passionate about local pedestrian and/or transit issues.
Somerville’s decision to strip away hundreds of on-street parking spaces for new bus lanes has hit local businesses hard and fast. Shops and restaurants along Broadway, Highland Avenue, and McGrath Highway rely on those curbside spots for the quick customer turnover that keeps registers ringing. When parking vanishes, regulars stop coming; owners watch lunch rushes shrink and evening take-out orders plummet as people drive instead to Medford or Everett where parking is still free and easy. These are not corporate chains—these are family-owned bakeries, pizza places, and hardware stores that now face real survival threats from a policy sold as “visionary.” Continue reading The Progressive Destruction Plan That’s Harming Local Businesses and Seniors Has Arrived In Somerville→
Sen. Becca Rausch last week filed a bill that supporters say will enhance the safety and security of candidates for public office and other professionals by removing home addresses from ballots, nomination papers and other materials. Continue reading SAFETY OF CANDIDATES (S 2742)→
The House gave initial approval to a measure that would protect the confidentiality of all modes of communications between labor unions and their union members, except in the rare circumstances where disclosure appears necessary to prevent injury from a crime or when legal claims are brought in formal proceedings against unions. Continue reading PROTECT COMMUNICATIONS OF LABOR UNIONS (H 2087)→
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey a bill that supporters said would align the Bay State with the majority of other states by updating car rental insurance requirements to maintain liability coverage on a secondary basis, making rental companies responsible only if the renter is uninsured or underinsured. If a lessee or operator of a leased vehicle already has a valid liability policy or equivalent financial security meeting the state minimum requirements, the lessor’s coverage obligation is considered satisfied. Continue reading CAR RENTALS (H 4705)→
Gov. Maura Healey signed into law legislation designating September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The day acknowledges that suicide is an epidemic among service members and veterans and is designed to foster awareness and call for suicide prevention measures and support. Continue reading SUICIDE AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE DAY (H 3888)→
Senate 11-26, rejected an amendment that supporters said would require that cannabis and cannabis product packaging include clear and accurate warning labels that address health risks, ensuring consumers are informed about potential effects. Continue reading WARNING LABELS (S 2722)→
Senate 11-26, rejected an amendment that supporters said would require that cannabis and cannabis product packaging include clear and accurate warning labels that address health risks, ensuring consumers are informed about potential effects. They noted that these effects include impairment, dependency or risks during pregnancy. Continue reading WARNING LABELS (S 2722)→
Senate 37-0, approved an amendment that would ensure that the Cannabis Control Commissioners can maintain their ability to receive complaints and information regarding the quality, efficiency and integrity of the CCC’s programs and operations despite [this bill’s] new language that builds a stronger firewall between commissioners and ongoing investigations being conducted by CCC employees. Continue reading WHISTLEBLOWER (S 2722)→
House 149-9, Senate 38-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a $2.3 billion fiscal year 2025 budget to close out the books on fiscal year 2025.
Provisions include $1.67 billion for MassHealth, with a $303 million net cost to the state after federal reimbursements; $374 million for Steward hospital payments, with a $236 million net cost to the state; $10 million for Health Care For All to conduct a public awareness campaign to inform vulnerable populations about new Medicaid work requirements put in place by the recent federal spending bill; $5 million in for reproductive health care; $2.5 million for the Committee for Public Counsel Services for indigent persons; $60.7 million for snow and ice removal; and $50 million for the Housing Preservation and Stabilization Trust Fund. Continue reading $2.3 BILLION SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 4761)→
Check out my exclusive one hour truthful debut on the JFK Podcast tonight regarding the Janice Downing murder regarding alleged in my opinion wrongfully accused Eddie O’Brien Junior who I think was wrongfully convicted of the murder!
UPDATE: Thank you to a gentleman named Felix who lives on summer Street who found my dog Carolina and called me just now! 🙏 Carolina is back home again! Thank you to everyone who shared and commented on this post to help us find her! It’s very much appreciated!
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SOMERVILLE— Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) are announcing that applications are now open for the new Rental Energy Microgrant (REM) Program, which offers $2,000 grants to support energy-efficiency upgrades in local rental housing. The program will provide funding for up to 25 rental units citywide. Applications are open now through December 6, 2025. Continue reading Somerville Landlords Invited to Apply for New Rental Energy Microgrant Program→
SOMERVILLE – How happy are Somerville residents? According to the City’s latest biennial Happiness Survey, residents continue to report high levels of satisfaction with life in Somerville.
Conducted by SomerStat in spring 2025, the survey gathered nearly 1,400 responses from a representative cross-section of residents. Participants answered questions on topics ranging from concerns about rats and mice to availability of out-of-school activities for youth, providing insight into how daily experiences, community connections, and City services shape feelings of wellbeing and satisfaction across Somerville. Continue reading Somerville 2025 Happiness Survey Released Spoiler: Somerville on average is still pretty happy→
Half mile of new lighting added to the path on either side of the East Somerville MBTA Station
to increase safety and visibility
SOMERVILLE— Just in time for winter’s shorter days, the City of Somerville has installed new lighting
on previously unlit segments of the Community Path Extension to deliver a safer and more comfortable experience for people using the path after dark.
Obituary
George R. Famolare of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL, formerly of Arlington, MA, passed away on November 12, 2025, surrounded by family. He was the cherished husband of the late Susan P. Famolare and beloved father of Michelle Casey and her husband Jay of Medford, MA, Maria Salanitro of Laconia, NH, and the late Mark Famolare. He was a devoted grandfather to Michaela and Olivia Casey, Nicholas and Brianna Salanitro, and Mark Famolare, Jr. George was the loving son of the late Nancy and Alexander Famolare. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering George R. Famolare→
Council votes to approve funding request to support local food organizations,
expand the Senior Taxi Program, and strengthen safety net
SOMERVILLE, MA – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne today announced that the City will use $975,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to address rising food insecurity across Somerville. The funding, approved by the City Council on November 13, will support a range of critical food access programs for individuals, families, children, and seniors. Continue reading Mayor Ballantyne Directs $975,000 to Food Security Programs Amid Growing Community Need→
“We unleashed an industry that now promotes betting on anything and everything imaginable and unimaginable all over the world, 24 hours a day, every single day. I want to publicly apologize to those who’ve lost the opportunity to sit and watch a game just for the enjoyment of the game. I want to apologize to those who find themselves in the dark spaces of betting addiction and to those working through recovery and to their families and friends. I want to apologize to those who have lost loved ones to suicide because of gambling issues.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill→
A bill before the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities would create a special commission to study the denial of rights and services of disabled persons.
The Senate approved and sent to the House a proposal that would replace the name of the current “Commission on Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Aging” (LGBT) with “LGBTQ” (the Q represents queer and questioning). Continue reading COMMISSION ON LGBTQ AGING (S 2711)→
The House gave initial approval to legislation aimed at promoting urban agriculture and horticulture by allowing cities with a population greater than 50,000 and all Gateway Cities to exempt property taxes for land used for commercial urban agriculture. Continue reading PROMOTE URBAN AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE (H3130)→
The House gave initial approval to legislation, known as Marnie’s Law, which would integrate Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) education into the undergraduate curriculum of all approved nursing programs in the state. Continue reading INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER (H 2489)→
The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a bill that would establish September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The day would acknowledge that suicide is an epidemic among service members and veterans and would foster awareness and call for suicide prevention measures and support. Continue reading SUICIDE AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE DAY (H 3388)→
The Senate 7-30, rejected an amendment that would have implemented a 90-day time period for a determination on whether challenged material in school libraries is devoid of any educational, literary, artistic, personal or social value, or is not age appropriate. As written, the bill itself does not include a time period for a determination. Continue reading 90-DAY TIME PERIOD (S 2696)→
The Senate 37-0, approved an amendment to the section of the bill that gives students, parents and guardians the legal right to challenge a school board’s decisions to remove materials from a school library. The amendment extends that right to the authors and creators and also creates a right for residents, authors and creators to go to court to challenge the removal. Continue reading AUTHORS AND CREATORS CAN CHALLENGE A SCHOOL BOARD’S DECISION (S 2696)→
The Senate 35-3, approved and sent to the House a bill that supporters said would require that school library materials be age-appropriate, serve an educational purpose and be chosen based on a teacher or employee’s professional training—leaving aside personal, political or doctrinal views which could affect their decision to place the book on the shelf. Continue reading BANNING SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOKS AND MATERIALS (S 2696)→
The Senate 38-0, approved legislation that would expand the current law which punishes anyone who commits assault and battery against a public employee. The bill ensures that all transit workers are covered, including those who are not directly employed by the state, such as workers employed by Keolis, the state’s contracted commuter rail operator. The bill would also add “assault and battery by means of a bodily substance including saliva, blood or urine” to the current law.
The Senate 37-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would establish a commission to study the challenges public libraries face with digital resources, including costs, access, privacy and licensing differences between digital and print materials. The commission would be required to submit a report with recommendations to improve digital resource sustainability, protect patron data and ensure equitable access across the state. Continue reading DIGITAL AND PRINT MATERIALS IN LIBRARIES (S 2710)→
Just in time for winter’s shorter days, the City has installed new lighting on previously unlit segments of the Community Path Extension to deliver a safer and more comfortable experience for people using the path after dark. Continue reading New Lighting For Somerville Community Path Extension→
Claire Murphy Obituary
A funeral service for Claire M. (Delaney) Murphy of Cambridge will be held on Friday November 14, 2025, at 12 Noon in the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, 270 Main St. Watertown
On November’s ballot, Somerville voters were asked whether the city should divest from Israel. While many voters saw it as a symbolic gesture, Question 3 remains extremely problematic. Its main sponsor Somerville for Palestine claims to stand for justice, but their rhetoric and continued agitation threaten Somerville’s unity. Continue reading Somerville’s Question 3 Undermines Peace→
Maria Arcangela ‘Angelica’ Paribello (née Vitiello), 83, entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on October 30, 2025, in Burlington, Massachusetts. Born on April 3, 1942, in Gaeta, Italy, Maria brought with her the warmth and enduring traditions of her homeland when she made a life in the United States with her family. For 51 years, Maria was a devoted wife to Guido Paribello, and together they made their home in Somerville, Massachusetts. She was a loving mother to her daughters Teresa Paribello and Rosanna Paribello. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Maria Arcangela ‘Angelica’ Paribello (née Vitiello)→
Obituary
Lawrence S. Bova Of Medford, passed away on November 6, 2025. Loving son of the late Anthony and Anna (Gruca) Bova. Devoted to his wife of 58 years, Maryann (Maguire) and daughter, Marie Bova of Stoneham. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Lawrence S. Bova→
Ribbon cutting for final swing installation at Hoyt Playground on Monday, November 17, at 10 a.m.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, and the Somerville Parks and Urban Forestry Division (PSUF) are inviting community members to a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of an important accessibility project bringing 10 new inclusive swings to playgrounds across Somerville, increasing the percentage of City parks with inclusive swings from 39% to 83%. Continue reading Somerville Adds 10 Inclusive Swings at Playgrounds Citywide; Ribbon Cutting 11/17→
Ribbon cutting for final swing installation at Hoyt Playground on Monday, November 17, at 10 a.m.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, and the Somerville Parks and Urban Forestry Division (PSUF) are inviting community members to a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of an important accessibility project bringing 10 new inclusive swings to playgrounds across Somerville, increasing the percentage of City parks with inclusive swings from 39% to 83%. Continue reading Somerville Adds 10 Inclusive Swings at Playgrounds Citywide; Ribbon Cutting 11/17→
Members of the Somerville Police Department were honored to help serve the veterans of the Mass Bay Veterans Shelter at 2 North Street, giving back to those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Continue reading Somerville Police Department News Updates→
Medford Local 1032 are proud to induct 5 new members into our union. Fire fighters Matt Santos, Liam Brennan, Brian Paone, Cole Brennan and Paul Covelle. We will be also swearing in 3 others members at next union meeting due to working their 24 hour shift they could not make it. Continue reading Medford Firefighters Local 1032 News Updates→
To no one’s surprise, Gov. Maura Healey and President Donald Trump had sharply different views of last week’s elections. Here are some of their post-election quotes.
The Elections Laws Committee held a hearing on legislation that would allow any city or town to adopt and implement ranked choice voting for local elections just by approving a local bylaw to do so — without having to go through the current process which requires a city or town to first pass a local home rule petition and then requires approval by the Legislature. Continue reading RANKED CHOICE VOTING (S 531)→
PROHIBIT The Transportation Committee’s agenda also included a bill, known as Charlie’s Law, which would prohibit anyone from video recording or broadcasting live while driving a vehicle. Continue reading RECORDING OR BROADCASTING WHILE DRIVING→
The Transportation Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would require any State Department of Transportation highway employees who find deceased dogs or cats with identification, to either attempt to directly contact the owner or to notify local animal control officers or the police department. Continue reading DECEASED ANIMALS ON STATE HIGHWAYS (H 3678)→
Another bill heard by the Financial Services Committee would allow the holder of a life insurance policy to update their beneficiaries using an online tool if one is provided by the life insurance company, as long as the company takes reasonable steps to verify that the identity of the requester matches the holder of the policy. This bill would abolish a current law that requires all beneficiary changes to be made in person, with a “wet” signature and witness present. Continue reading LIFE INSURANCE (S 760)→
The Financial Services Committee held a hearing on a measure that would strike the exclusion of graduate student workers from the definition of “employee” in order to allow for graduate student workers to have access to paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance.
The Senate 38-0, approved an amendment that would require that Massachusetts National Guard service members undergo training on their obligation to follow only lawful orders and that they receive guidance on how to respond to orders that violate Americans’ constitutional or statutory rights. Continue reading GUARD MEMBERS MUST FOLLOW ONLY LAWFUL ORDERS (S 2675)→
The Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that supporters say would clarify the duties of the state’s Adjutant General. The measure provides that the Adjutant General, Massachusetts’ highest-ranking military office, has command of all troops in the state National Guard while carrying out the orders of the governor. The bill also brings state laws about the National Guard chain of command into line with the model used by the vast majority of other states. Continue reading DUTIES OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL (S 2675)→
The Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that supporters say would provide enhanced safety, stability and educational opportunities for military families, and position the Bay State for greater federal defense investment and economic growth around its six military bases. Continue reading MORE SUPPORT FOR MILITARY FAMILIES (S 2709)→
The House 153-1, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would establish a licensure process for home care agencies that supporters say will ensure that consumers receive quality non-medical services, and that home care workers are protected.
The House 152-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would modernize and remove archaic language in state laws to reflect the evolution of terminology relating to persons with disabilities. The Senate has already approved a different version of the measure, and the House version now goes to the Senate for consideration. Continue reading CHANGE ARCHAIC LANGUAGE REFERRING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (H 4704)→
Born in Petit Goave, Haiti, on October 20, 1931, Rosita Legerme Oriol passed peacefully in her sleep at Community Hospice House in Merrimack NH on October 28, 2025 at 4:32am. Rosita is Survived by her children, Gerald and his wife Kettly Gelin Oriol of Windham NH , Margarette Oriol Getant and her husband Jean Claude Getant of Nashua NH. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Rosita Legerme Oriol→
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is seeking one new youth member to join the Somerville Urban Forestry Committee. If you’re passionate about protecting and cultivating our local urban forest, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. Continue reading Join the Somerville Urban Forestry Committee→
SOMERVILLE—Help us honor our local veteran community and all those who have served in the U.S. Military this Veterans Day. Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services invite community members to attend a Veterans Day Wreath-Laying ceremony at the George Dilboy VFW Post 529 (351 Summer St.), on Tuesday, November 11. Continue reading Somerville Honoring Veterans Day 2025 Ceremony and wreath-laying on Tuesday, November 11→
Obituary
Ernest Ramon Morrison, affectionately known as Ernie, passed away peacefully at his home in Somerville, Massachusetts, on October 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 19, 1938, in Summerville, West Virginia, to Lizzie and Anthony Morrison, Ernie was the tenth of eleven children. He cherished his childhood memories of hunting and fishing with his brothers on Lone Mountain. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Ernest Ramon Morrison→
“Massachusetts’ innovation economy is the foundation of our competitiveness. It fuels discovery, drives growth and sustains good jobs in every region of the state. Through the DRIVE Initiative, we are taking action to protect our leadership in science and technology and support the institutions and workers that make it possible and ensure that Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in solving the world’s hardest problems.” Continue reading This Week’s QUOTABLE QUOTES on Beacon Hill→
The Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing on a bill that would require state boards and commissions to have, or explain why they do not have, a minimum percentage of members who are female, LGBTQ+ or an underrepresented minority. The percentages would change over time to match census data to reflect the population of Massachusetts. Continue reading ENSURE GENDER PARITY AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY ON PUBLIC BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (S 2160/H 3398)→
A bill before the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee would allow a state employer to offer their employees health insurance on day one of their new job. Currently, there is a gap in insurance coverage when new state employees begin their jobs. Continue reading EXPAND HEALTH INSURANCE ACCESS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES (S 822)→
A bill heard by the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee would prohibit cities and towns from publishing the name of a veteran who owes the municipality taxes. Instead, the Veterans’ Service officer (VSO) of the city or town would contact the veteran privately and provide him or her with information regarding their overdue tax situation. Many cities and towns currently publish the names of their taxpayers, including veterans, who owe the municipality back taxes. Continue reading PROHIBIT PUBLISHING OF NAMES OF VETERANS WHO OWE TAXES (H 3869)→
The Revenue Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would create a new regulatory structure for and legalize peer-to-peer cardrooms in which people play against each rather than the house. The measure would allow licensed “pari-mutuel” facilities, like horse racing tracks, to operate cardrooms featuring poker and dominoes. The regulatory authority would be the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Division of Racing, which would oversee licensing, operations and taxation. Continue reading PEER-TO-PEER CARD GAMES AND DOMINOES (H 3177)→
The House gave initial approval to legislation that would amend the eligibility for disabled veterans to receive a veteran’s plate, without a charge, to include veterans who suffer from a mental disability by reason of service in the armed forces. Continue reading VETERANS DISABILITY LICENSE PLATE (H 3657)→
The Senate approved two separate measures urging action from the state and federal government to provide funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – the federal food security program that provides food to more than 40 million United States residents, including 1 million residents of Massachusetts. Continue reading THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AND SNAP AND OTHER BENEFITS AND PROGRAMS→
The House 133-22, approved an amendment requiring that each school district report annually to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education the number of reading specialists, reading interventionists, literacy coordinators, school librarians, library aides, education support professionals and other staff employed by the district that directly support student reading and literacy development. Continue reading SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST REPORT ANNUALLY (H 4672)→
The House 132-22, approved an amendment to a bill that would provide a framework for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to identify and approve a list of high-quality curricula that school districts will select from for kindergarten through third grade literacy.
The House 155-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would provide a framework for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to identify and approve a list of high-quality curricula that school districts will select from for kindergarten through third grade literacy. It also allows districts to apply to DESE to use a K-3 literacy instruction curriculum that is not on DESE’s list of high-quality curricula, provided DESE verifies that it uses evidence-based literacy instruction. Continue reading TEACHER PREPARATION AND STUDENT LITERACY (H 4672)→
The House 155-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that makes it easier for students to receive a State Seal of Biliteracy which is awarded by school districts to students who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and at least one other language. The seal appears on the transcript or diploma of the graduating senior and is a statement of accomplishment for future college admission and employers. Continue reading STATE SEAL OF BILITERACY (H 4671)→
The House 155-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would create a Financial Literacy Trust Fund for educating middle- and high-school students on personal financial literacy. The funds would be used for procurement, development and distribution of personal financial literacy educational resources and materials, as well as professional development opportunities, including training, seminars, conferences and materials for educators to use in teaching personal financial literacy. Continue reading FINANCIAL LITERACY (H 4670)→
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Mass Publishing Inc. welcomes your comments and feedback regarding this Web site, and Mass Publishing Inc. products and services. Any information, materials, suggestions, ideas or comments sent to Mass Publishing Inc. will not be treated as confidential, proprietary or trade secret information and, by submitting such information, you are granting Mass Publishing Inc. an irrevocable and unrestricted license to use, modify, reproduce, transmit, display and distribute such information for any purpose whatsoever.
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact Mass Publishing Inc. directly at: Wmtauro@aol.com
WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
· What our Privacy Policy Covers
· What Personal Information is Collected
· How We Protect Your Information
· How We Use Your Personal Information
· Who Views Your Personal Information
· Making a Purchase
· Children Under 13
· Website Cookies
· Questions About This Policy
WHAT OUR PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
Thank you for visiting our site. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy covers any personal information that we obtain from you when you use services on our site. This policy does not cover the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or the actions of people that we do not employ or manage.
Our Privacy Policy may change in the future. We invite you to check back periodically to see if we have made any changes.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of our policy. For more information about the terms of use for this site, please visit our legal page.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED
Depending on how you use our site, we may ask you to share personal information with us. Whether you choose to give us this information is completely up to you, but keep in mind that if you withhold information, you may not be able to use some of our services.
We will ask you for information, including some personal information, when you Make a purchase. When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We realize that our customers trust us to protect their personal information. We take that task seriously. We never display your full credit card number once it has been entered. We urge you to protect your own privacy. We recommend that you do not share your password with anyone or share your password in an unsolicited phone call or e-mail.
Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts, there is always a risk that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions. This reality is true of all Internet use. As a result, we cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit, and you transmit all information at your own risk.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect personal information primarily to make our services more rewarding for you to use. We usually use this information for internal purposes, such as studying our customers' preferences. We may also use your information to contact you for account and promotional purposes.
WHO VIEWS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your personal information with companies that perform services for us, such as delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mails, processing credit card payments, investigating fraudulent activity, and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not disclose your personally identifiable information for other purposes. Some personal information is stored on servers owned by other companies. Only our personel and our websites have the right to access this information. We do not currently sell or license personal information and have no plans to do so. Your personal information will only be used by this site.
At this time, we do not share any personal information with marketing affiliates. It is unlikely that this policy will change in the future. If we do decide to share information with our affiliates, we will post a notice in this Privacy Policy.
MAKING A PURCHASE
When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information. By making a purchase, you become a registered user. You can choose to store information needed to make a purchase, such as your shipping and billing addresses in the My Account — Profile page. Your credit card information is NEVER stored in our databases and is used only for the duration of the purchase transaction. This data is always transmitted securely to the merchant bank and immediately erased from our systems.
CHILDREN UNDER 13
Our site is not designed for children. We do not wish to collect personal information from children under 13. This policy is designed to protect children. Federal law requires us to take special steps to safeguard children's privacy. If you register with us and we discover that you are under 13, we will delete your registration. We will send you a message if we do this. If you are under 13 and want to make a purchase, please ask a parent to place the order for you.
WEBSITE COOKIES
We collect some anonymous information about how you use the site by setting and accessing cookies on your computer. These cookies track information such as how often you visit our web site, what pages you view, and where you go after you leave the site. The cookies track your computer, not you. They are not connected to any personal information about you.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POLICY
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact us directly at:
Mass Publishing Inc. wmtauro@aol.com
Terms & Conditions/ Cancellation/return policy:If unsatisfied with subscription
7 day money back cancellation return policy on monthly subscriptions.
30 day money back cancellation return policy on yearly subscriptions.
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