Senate, House Announce New Website Features and Improvements

It’s now easier than ever to follow Massachusetts legislation that interests you. The Legislature’s public website has new functionality that enables individuals to create a personalized homepage accessed with a user ID and password. Below is the press release issued by the Senate President Therese Murray and House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo announcing this enhancement. As always, please feel free to …

Brighton Hispanic Informational Fair/Feria Informativa para la Comunidad Hispana en Brighton: June 15, 2013

Senator Brownsberger in collaboration with the Hispanic Community of St. Columbkille’s Church invite you an Informational Fair on Saturday, June 15, 2013 between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm.  The Fair will take place in the gymnasium of St. Columbkille Partnership School located at 25 Arlington Street in Brighton, MA.  Ample parking is available in the school yard.  Light refreshments will be …

Watertown Police Outreach Meeting

I’m upset and also alarmed that police invite us to an “outreach” meeting that turned out to be an hour and a half of schmoozing and mututal self-congratulation, and NOT A SINGLE QUESTION submitted in writing was responded to or even read. First, it would have been helpful if we were told in advance that …

2013 Watertown Riverfront Mini-Grant Program

The Watertown Community Foundation is proud to announce the 2013 Watertown Riverfront Mini-Grant Progam.  Please follow the link to view a flyer.  All eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for one of several $500 mini-grants.  The purpose of these grants is to encourage utilization, enjoyment and revitalization of the riverfront. Applicants must be either: an all …

Watch the MA Senate Budget Debate Live and Follow Budget Amendments

The Senate will go into its second day of debate on the Fiscal Year 2014 budget on May 23. You can watch the debate live here provided by Senate Broadcast Services on the MA Legislative website.   You can also follow the progress of the budget amendments at the Senate Budget Website. Roll call results can …

Window Safety Reminder for the Warmer Months; Un Aviso: Seguridad Para Ventanas

 See the full-sized poster. Mira el poster de tamaño natural. This information is also provided in Spanish below./Esta información también se proporciona abajo. Warmer weather is approaching and with it a greater risk of injury to children due to falls from windows. The Boston Public Health Commission’s Injury Prevention Program has a Kids Can’t Fly campaign …