On Monday, September 19, both the Orange Line service and Green Line Union Square service resumed. The MBTA initiated the 30-day full closure of the Orange Line on August 19 to complete five years of improvements in 30 days and…
Month: September 2022
Details listed for return of $2.941 billion in excess tax revenue to taxpayers
Following the State Auditor’s certification that Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) net state tax revenues exceeded allowable revenues per Chapter 62F by $2.941 billion, the Baker-Polito Administration has announced details regarding the return of this excess revenue to taxpayers. “Stronger-than expected…
Op-Ed: The call of our common humanity
By Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley Immigration policies and practices stand as an abiding moral, legal and political challenge to our Commonwealth and our country. We have delayed far too long in developing an effective response to immigrants, migrants, and refugees…
Get the new COVID shot now!
We realize that after two and one-half years of dealing with COVID-19, all of us just want to be done with COVID. But the unfortunate reality is that COVID-19 is not done with us, despite what President Biden suggested in…
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Boston Voters Let Their Preferences Be Heard
The Massachusetts primary election took place on Sept. 6, which included races for governor, lieutenant governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Representatives in Congress, and Governor’s Council, as well as several State. Rep. and Senate seats, many of…
Wu Announces 9.4 Miles of New Bike Lanes; ‘Citywide Design Process’; Safety Improvements
Mayor Michelle Wu was joined by city officials and bike activists for a press conference on Sept. 6 at the Tobin Community Center to announce new bike lanes and safety measures in the city. Wu began her remarks by stating…
JP Resident Uses Paper, Poetry To Create Works of Art
When he’s not working as a security officer for the Boston Municipal Department, he’s an artist and poet who carves intricate designs out of card stock and glues them down to create detailed artwork. His name is Ismael Cruz, and…
La Ciudad Ampliará La Infraestructura Ciclista
La alcaldesa Michelle Wu anunció el 6 de septiembre que Boston ampliará su infraestructura ciclista. Desde el cierre de la Línea Naranja, la ciudad se ha centrado en mejorar su infraestructura ciclista. Planea agregar 9.4 millas de nuevos carriles para…
Celebrating Health Care Wins for Seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act
Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark (MA-5), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra joined AARP advocates, patients, and community providers for a roundtable discussion at the Waltham Senior…