by Megan Wood, Jeanne Mooney, and Anne Johnson Landry Last Friday, the Massachusetts Armenian community demonstrated the kind of resilience and courage that has inspired us to be “Boston Strong” in the wake of last week’s tragedies. The 98th anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide was to take place on Friday, April 19, at the …
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Like most of you, I spent Friday at home, checking eagerly for news — mostly confident that the outcome would eventually be good, praying that no more people would be hurt. People close to the killer-on-the-loose spent a night and day in real fear. From where I was, over a mile away from the boat, …
I wanted to ask what in particular, citizens with disabilities and frail elders should do in the event of another “emergency” such as happened on Friday. I realize that police and city and state officials even the FBI were involved, and everyone cooperated to the best of their ability. I spent my day at home …
Due to the ongoing manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect, the Charles River Cleanup has been postponed until Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 9am until 12pm. We hope you and your families all stay safe during this unfortunate situation.
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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