Special to the Independent Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) have notified the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of their intent to sue to protect three Boston-area rivers from polluted runoff. The Charles, Mystic, and Neponset Rivers…
Month: July 2022
McGonagle, House Pass $4.2 Billion Economic Development Bill
Rep. Joe McGonagle, along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, passed an economic development bill, which utilizes American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) surplus funds, and bonds to make significant investments across several vital…
Two Statewide Candidates Are Certified To Receive Public Campaign Funds
Two candidates for statewide office have qualified for matching public funds for their primary election campaigns. Democrats Tami Gouveia for lieutenant governor and Quentin Palfrey for attorney general submitted the necessary qualifying contributions and were certified by the Office of…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Everett Junior Experiences Taste of College Nearly 100 sophomores and juniors from high schools in Greater Boston, including one from Everett, will be spending part of their summer taking college courses at some of the most prestigious colleges in the…
Everett Co-Ed Softball League Begins 2022 Season at Glendale Park
The Everett Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball League, consisting of close to 80 players, has begun its fourth season at Glendale Park. Six teams will be playing a 15-game regular season schedule, followed by the playoffs. Games are played Sunday and…
MGC Releases June 2022 Gross Gaming Revenue
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that the month of June 2022 at Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $93 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). PPC, a category 2 slots facility, is taxed on…
García Receives Endorsement From MWPC PAC
Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Political Action Committee (MWPC PAC) has announced their endorsement of Chelsea City Councilor Judith García in the race for the 11th Suffolk district’s state representative seat. MWPC PAC is dedicated to increasing the amount of women…
MBTA Issues Update on Safety Work Progress
The MBTA reported on its progress to address ongoing safety concerns raised during a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Safety Management Inspection (SMI) last month. Over the last several weeks, the MBTA has implemented safety plans to address track conditions and maintenance,…
CHA Named to Newsweek’s List of Best Maternity Hospitals
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, has been included on Newsweek’s list of Best Maternity Hospitals 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal…
Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival Is This Weekend
One of the premier events (if not THE premier event) of the summer season in the Metropolitan Boston area will take place this coming weekend with the 18th annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival from July 22-24. The theme…