State House Armenian Genocide Commemoration April 19

State House Armenian Genocide Commemoration April 19: Marching Forth for Recognition BOSTON — Each April for the past 28 years, members of the Armenian community along with state legislators and guests have filled the House Chamber at the State House to commemorate the Armenian Genocide. This year marks the 98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide …

Watertown Foundation accepting proposals for Riverfront Mini-Grants

We share a press release from the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) announcing that they are accepting proposals for the 2013 Watertown Riverfront Mini-Grants Program. Below is an excerpt, here is the full Riverfront Mini-Grant Press Release. (Watertown) – The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is accepting applications for its 2013 Watertown Riverfront Mini-Grants Program.  The purpose of …

Armenian Genocide

Recently, I’ve received several emails in the form quoted below, opposing the teaching of the Armenian Genocide. I have been replying as follows. I do support Jon Hecht’s bill, House 420 which would mandate teaching about historical genocides, including the Armenian genocide. I think it would be reasonable to add other historical genocides to the …

14th Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup

Senator Brownsberger is excited to invite you to participate in the 14th Annual Charles River Cleanup to be held on Earth Day, Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.  Senator Brownsberger and his staff will once again organize a region of the Charles River in Allston, Brighton and Watertown.  Specifically, we are seeking volunteers to …