Bowker Overpass Meeting Scheduled

Paul Nelson, Manager of Corridor Planning at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation sent this notice: I am writing to inform you that the next meeting for the I-90 Back Bay Ramps Transportation Study is being held Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in Johnsons Conference Rooms 2/3 at the Boston Public Library in Copley …

Information for Victims/Survivors

The Boston Public Health Commission transmitted the following documents to help people experiencing aftermath of the bombing. Resource Guide Consumers Dec 2013 Coping During Disaster Anniversaries Dealing with children’s fears 4-27-13 docx Self-Care Tips for Adults (1) (2) Representative Jay Livingstone provided the following contact at the U.S. Attorney’s office who may be helpful. Kathleen …

RMV resumes mailing of license reminders

Text of a press release from the Registry of Motor Vehicles ================================================ REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES RESTORES LICENSE RENEWAL REMINDERS BY MAIL RMV to send 90,000 birthday postcards each month BOSTON – Monday, November 25, 2013— MassDOT Registrar of Motor Vehicles Rachel Kaprielian has announced birthday postcards will begin appearing in mailboxes this week across …

Much to do in January

As the first leg of the 2013-14 legislative cycle wound down this evening (November 20), we wrapped up time critical legislation, but we left other major legislation until January.  Massachusetts works on a two year legislative cycle, so unfinished business can be deferred without losing any forward progress.  In adjourning the session this evening, the …

Belmont to See Increase in Round One of Community Preservation Trust Fund Distribution by DOR

The Community Preservation Act, signed into law in 2000, authorizes communities to create local Community Preservation Funds for the purpose of open space protection, affordable housing, outdoor recreation, and historic preservation. A community’s monies are raised through imposing a surcharge not greater than 3% of the tax levy on real property. Communities may adopt the CPA through …

Massachusetts Leads in Veteran Services

Massachusetts Leads in Veteran Services Please find below a Press Release from the Veterans Affairs Committee about spending on veterans’ needs.   It is a summary state-to-state comparison, but does tell the story that we in Massachusetts have made veterans’ services a high priority. ====================================================== The General Court of Massachusetts State House, Boston, 02133-1053   …