Storrow Drive Lane Closures

Below, please find the main text of a press release dated November 1 from DCR about Storrow Drive Lane Closures. =========================== WHAT: Beginning Monday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m., the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will implement an alternating single lane closure on Storrow Drive westbound at the Longfellow Bridge. The lane closure is being …

Senate Passes Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacies

Below find the official Senate press release regarding improved regulation for compounding pharmacies.  I feel that the legislation will add important protections in an area of previously under-regulated activity. =========== BOSTON – To ensure patient safety, the Senate on Wednesday passed legislation by a vote of 38-0 to increase regulatory oversight of compounding pharmacies in …

Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) accepting health-related grant applications

Here is a press release we share from the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF)announcing that it is now accepting proposals for its health-related grant program, “Healthy Watertown.”   Wanted: “Healthy Watertown” Grant Applications  The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is now accepting proposals for its health-related grant program.  The “Healthy Watertown” Program is designed to help organizations that serve Watertown …

H3657, An Act creating the positionof town administrator in the town of Belmont

Senator Brownsbeerger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. TO:          Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government  FROM:    Senator William N. Brownsberger  RE:           H3657, An Act establishing the position of town administrator in the town of Belmont  DATE:      October 22, 2013  I am writing in support of H3657, An …

H3656 and H 3655, relative to liquor licenses in Belmont

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Consumer Preotection and Professional Licensure. TO:          Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure  FROM:    Senator William N. Brownsberger  RE:           H3656 and H3655  DATE:      October 22, 2013  I am writing in support of H3656 and H3655, to increase the number of retail liquor licenses …

Grants for Early Educators Announced by Mayor Menino

Senator Brownsberger’s office received the press release below from Mayor Menino’s office about a fund the Mayor has launched to improve early education facilites. The Mayor’s office also sent the Senator this poster explaining grants for early educators, which you are welcome to distribute to others. _________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release: Friday, September 27, 2013 For More …