Congratulations to Marty Walsh and to John Connolly for running honorable campaigns for a big job. They are both special people who care deeply about the city and who care enough to give their all for the opportunity to serve the city. Special congratulations to Marty for winning. I was neutral in the race and have great respect for both …
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Legislative Updates — History
See the links below for summary pieces on legislative activity. Will’s wrap-up of the 2013 session. Will’s wrap-up of election law changes in the 2012 formal session (ending July 31) Official summary of 2012 Senate legislative accomplishments (formal session) Speaker’s summary of the 2011 Session Legislative Stats for the 2009-2010 Session The 2009-2010 Session — …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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