In the light of the continued growth in the numbers of new COVID cases, Cardinal Seán is extending the current mask mandate. It is mandated that that throughout the Archdiocese of Boston all people attending public Masses, including weddings and…
Month: January 2022
Residents Can Now Access Clean Energy and Save on Electric
Residents within Eversource’s service territory now have the option of locally produced, clean renewable energy through the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program. Located 1 hour south of the city on Cape Cod, two new community solar farms, totaling 7…
Baker-Polito Administration Launches Tool for Residents to Access COVID-19 Digital Vaccine Card
The Baker-Polito Administration has announced announced a tool that gives residents a new way to access their COVID-19 digital vaccine card and vaccination history. The new tool, called My Vax Records, allows people who received their vaccination in Massachusetts to…
Celebrating 20 Years of Partnership, Dreaming A Future Together
On Monday, January 17, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), and Citizens will invite the community to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a free open house. This year’s event marks the 20th…
We Must Never Forget The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As we were watching the recent coverage by the media of the events of a year ago on January 6, we were struck by the contrast between the Trump Mob’s violent storming of the Capitol and the many peaceful marches…
Guest Op-Ed: The Way to Combat the Horror of Jan. 6, Is to Abolish the Filibuster
By Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) In 1787, upon exiting the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin was approached by a group of people who asked him what kind of government the delegates had created. His answer: “A republic, if you can…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Ready for ‘Tuukka Time’
Number 40, Tuukka Rask was back on the ice for last night’s Bruins game versus Montreal at TD Garden. The game with the Canadiens was originally scheduled to be played Wednesday (Jan. 12) in Montreal, but the NHL has moved…
Obituaries 01-13-2022
Edna Ruth Cosme December 7, 1970 – January 8, 2022 Edna Ruth Cosme passed away on Saturday, January 8 with her loving and caring family by her side in the peaceful surroundings of her home. Edna has been living courageously…
Avellaneda to Serve as Council President Again
For the third straight year, Councillor-At-Large Roy Avellaneda will serve as the City Council President. Avellaneda garnered 9 of the 11 votes at Monday night’s council inauguration and reorganization meeting. Avellaneda himself voted present, while Councillor-At-Large Damali Vidot was unable…
Fidel Maltez Named New Town Manager of Reading: Chelsea’s DPW Commissioner Will Begin New Post Feb. 14
Fidel Maltez, who has served commendably as Chelsea’s commissioner of public works since 2019, has accepted a position as the new town manager of Reading. Maltez, who was previously Chelsea’s assistant DPW director, will begin in his new leadership role…