Androgen should not be a controlled substance

I’m an almost 68 year old man with very low testosterone. My doctor prescribed Androgel which I apply to my skin once a day. I was just informed by my pharmacy that I can no longer get a 3 month supply because Androgen is a “controlled substance.” This is ridiculous. I would not take this …

Traffic on Blanchard Road North

I’m very concerned about the numbers of large trucks and trailers that pass through the narrow single lane stretch of Blanchard just before the intersection at Concord Ave. This is a densely populated area occupied by multi-families homes with children on each side of the road. If we let this pattern continue, the safety and quality of the neighboring residents will be at risk.

Join us for an Arts for All gathering in Springfield, Worcester, or Boston

Join MASSCreative for an Arts for All gathering in Springfield, Worcester, or Boston. Together with Arts|Learning, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Boston Public Schools, we’re working to establish arts education as integral to every school district’s curriculum. Help us shape our plan on how we can best advocate for quality arts education and youth arts programs for each student in Massachusetts.

Next Up: Opioid Control Legislation

A committee of Senators has been working to develop legislation in response to the current wave of opioid drug use. Perhaps the most innovative and possibly controversial concept in the legislation is to verbally screen middle-school and high school students for substance abuse. Your thoughts on this proposed program or any aspect of the legislation would be very welcome.