After Governor Patrick lifted the stay-indoors request, shots were heard in Watertown. Around 8:45 pm, the media reported that the second bombing suspect was alive and in custody in Watertown. Breaking news: “Police this morning are searching a 20-block area in Watertown for one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects after a violent night during …
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We have heard from many constituents who are seeking ways to support individuals and families of those who were lost or injured due to the attacks at the Boston Marathon. We encourage those interested in making a financial contribution to consider The One Fund Boston, which was created by Governor Deval Patrick, Mayor Thomas Menino, and the local business …
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The Armenian Genocide Commemoration Planning Committee has released a flyer (which you can access here: Armenian Genocide Commemoration 4.19.13) regarding the Commemoration on Friday, April 19, 2013. As the Committee indicates in the flyer, “There is a change to the program as a result of the April 15 tragedy in Boston. In order to express our …
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As a marathoner and also someone who grew up loving Copley Square, I feel deeply the violation of a holy space by senseless violence. Our hopes and prayers are with the victims and first responders. I appreciate the great resolve expressed by the President and all in federal, state and local law enforcement to bring …
While the main agenda in yesterday’s transportation discussion was to fund transportation operations and maintenance, we passed a number of amendments to strengthen transparency. A particular issue that had troubled many observers for decades was the secrecy of the MBTA’s pension fund. The MBTA’s pension plan has been perceived as excessively generous, allowing relatively early retirements. …
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The Senate passed its own version of the transportation package after a ten hour session on Saturday. The vote was 30 to 5 in favor with 3 Republicans and only two anti-tax Democrats opposed. Many of us had hoped for a broader package, along the lines proposed by the Governor in January — addressing not …
