Passim, the legendary music listening room in Cambridge, is opening up the application process for the annual Iguana Music Fund. The Iguana Music Fund awards grants annually to musicians for career building projects and for projects that provide community service…
Month: September 2020
Pressley, Warren, Lee Introduce Legislation to Confront the Public Health Impacts of Structural Racism
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and others last week announced their bicameral bill to confront the public health impacts of structural racism through two bold new programs within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “For…
State Agencies, 13 Communities Find Ways to Cut Construction Costs on Mobility
The MBTA, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Massport, the City of Boston, the City of Cambridge, the City of Somerville, the Town of Brookline, the City of Everett, the Town of Watertown, the…
Do Not Litter Your Masks
For those of us who take note of the problem of litter (and who often bring along a bag to pick up litter when we are walking along a beach), we are accustomed to the plethora of styrofoam cups and…
College Sports Has Serious Risks for Athletes
When President Trump was in New Hampshire for a campaign rally two weeks ago, he implored the Big 10 athletic directors to reconsider their recent decision to postpone their college football season from fall until the spring. “Big Ten, get…
Obituaries 09-09-2020
Julie VanValkenberg Of Revere Julie (Carnazzo) VanValkenberg of Revere passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 4 at the age of 50. Born in Medford on June 13, 1970 to Paul and Nancy (Fitzgerald) Carnazzo of Revere, Julie is survived by…
McGonagle Victorious: State Rep. Cruises to Easy Win With 3,431 Votes
The long-awaited and extremely unique Primary Election unfolded on Tuesday, Sept. 1, with State Rep. Joe McGonagle cruising to victory over Councilor Michael McLaughlin in a race that didn’t end up being close, but had more than 5,400 votes cast…
Recognized for Good Work
Cream of the Crop: Everett’s Lindsey Gets Best Ice Cream from Best of Boston
There were a few key priorities for David Lindsey and his wife, Everett Councilor Gerly Adrien, when they took over Somerville’s Tipping Cow Ice Cream in 2018. They promised to be all-natural, nut- and allergen-free, create a welcoming place for…
Budget Time: DeMaria, Finance Team to Present Budget
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and his Finance Department will present the Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget to a joint meeting of the City Council and School Committee on Sept. 3. The City Budget process has been dragged out by COVID-19 complications…