“Improving literacy outcomes takes more than a one-time investment. It requires sustained commitment to high-quality instruction. By helping districts strengthen curriculum, build educator capacity and support effective implementation, these grants will create lasting improvements for students across the commonwealth.”
—Education Secretary Steve Zrike announcing $24.7 million in grants to 71 school districts to strengthen literacy instruction and improve reading outcomes for students across the state. Continue reading THIS WEEK’S QUOTABLE QUOTES ON BEACON HILL→
Gov. Maura Healey announced the awarding of $5.9 million in workforce development grant funding for 12 initiatives across Massachusetts, representing partnerships with employers, training providers and regional collaborators to train, upskill and provide job placement for 951 workers for in-demand occupations in health care, logistics, education, information technology and more. Continue reading $5.9 MILLION TO HELP PEOPLE FIND JOBS→
The Senate, on a voice vote without a roll call, adopted a bi-partisan resolution calling on the Bay State Congressional delegation to support the federal treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons. Twenty-one cities and towns in the Bay State have individually adopted similar resolutions. Continue reading PROHIBIT NUCLEAR WEAPONS→
Gov. Healey signed into law 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. Continue reading HOME CARE (H 5627)→
Gov. Healey signed into law legislation that supporters say would guarantee certain basic rights for children in foster care related to their safety, education and health care. They argued that the measure safeguards the wellbeing of children, especially those in state care and foster care; increases access to community support for children at risk of court involvement; and strengthens the Office of the Child Advocate to support robust investigations into reports of harm or abuse to a child. Continue reading CHILD WELFARE (H 5629)→
Gov. Healey signed into law the PROTECT Act that supporters said would establish statewide standards governing interactions between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement. They said the measure would create among the strongest protections in the nation for residents who have immigrated to their communities; strengthen due process protections; limit civil immigration enforcement in courthouses, public school grounds, hospitals and other sensitive locations; expand protections for victims of crime; and increase transparency, accountability and clarity for correctional facilities and law enforcement relative to civil immigration enforcement. Continue reading IMMIGRANTS (H5620)→
House 153-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill mandating free insurance coverage of cancer screenings for firefighters. The firefighters would not be subject to co-payment, deductible, coinsurance or any out-of-pocket expenses. Continue reading CANCER SCREENINGS FOR FIREFIGHTERS (H 5631)→
House 158-0, approved a bill that supporters say would expand access to primary care, shift the health care system toward prevention, invest in the health care workforce, support hospitals and community health centers, improve affordability by lowering prescription drug costs and increase accountability across the health care system. They noted the measure establishes historic primary care investment targets; creates advanced primary care payment models that reward prevention and coordinated care; expands access to innovative models of care; creates an expedited determination of need process to expand equitable care access; and strengthens oversight to ensure primary care investments actually improve access, lower costs and support a sustainable, patient-centered health care system. Continue reading PRIMARY CARE AND HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY (H 5630)→
House 155-0, approved and sent to the Senate legislation that supporters say would strengthen dementia care, improve support for families and caregivers, expand workforce training and enhance public health efforts to address Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. They noted the bill takes a comprehensive approach to improving care for individuals living with dementia while equipping health care providers, first responders, hospitals and state agencies with the tools and resources needed to better serve patients. Continue reading ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS (H 5613)→
Obituary
Patricia Shelia Gray (Sutton) 85 of Revere formerly of Somerville, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2026 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Pat was the loving wife of the late of Richard Gray of Somerville She was the adoring mother of Rita M Gray (Revere) Susan C Hargrove (Cambridge) and the late Richard E. Gray Jr. and the mother in law of the late Daniel C. Hargrove Pat. She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren Baylee G Flemming (Revere) and Daniel G Hargrove (Cambridge). Pat is preceded in death by her siblings Edward Sutton, Al Sutton, Marie Barrett, Ruth DeYoung Jerry Sutton and Paul Sutton. She also leaves behind in-laws, nieces and nephews and many dear friends who feel more like family. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Patricia Shelia Gray (Sutton)→
Obituary
Claire A. Delaney, a lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away on July 27, 2026, she was 66. Born in Cambridge, Claire was raised in Somerville, daughter of the late Maryann (Kerins) and David D. Delaney. Claire was the devoted mother of David B. Delaney of Nashua, New Hampshire. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Claire A. Delaney→
SOMERVILLE – Permit applicants in Somerville have recently received emails that appear to come from the City of Somerville requesting payment. Despite use of official logos, correct titles, and real staff names, these messages were fraudulent. The City is sharing information on how you can stay protected against potential scams. Continue reading Somerville:Scam Alert for Special Permit Applicants→
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