We received the following materials from the Belmont Community Path Advisory Council: The Final Report issued by the Community Path Advisory Committee (CPAC) is now published here on the new …
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Letter to DCR Comissioner Murray regarding open water swimming at Walden
Senator Brownsberger sent the following letter to DCR Comissioner Jack Murray regarding open water swimming at Walden Pond: Department of Conservation and Recreation Attn: Commissioner Jack Murray 251 Causeway …
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Reporting of babies exposed to controlled substances
The lead article in the June 19th Boston Globe highlights that “drug-addicted babies in Mass. are triple the national rate,” and details the need for adequate reporting of drug-exposed newborns …
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Senate Passes Bill to Extend Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill to extend the statute of limitations in civil child sex abuse cases. announced.
“The changes in this bill are essential for protecting the victims of sexual abuse and holding the perpetrators accountable for their actions,” Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) said. “Often, it takes time for victims to truly come to terms with their abuse, especially if the incident happened when they were children, and we should extend the window of opportunity that allows them to call for justice.”
Mass. House OK’s parole for juvenile killers
The Boston Globe reports that the House has approved the bill creating a new sentence for juveniles convicted of first degree murder.
Bowker Overpass Meeting 6/30/14
MassDOT will be holding a public information meeting on the Bowker Overpass Repairs, Monday June 30th at 6pm. The meeting will be a the Copley Branch of the Boston Public …